Professional Nurse Grade 1–3 – General Stream (X4 Posts)

Closing date: 23 Oct 2026
Department: KwaZulu-Natal - KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

Reference number: PMMH 37/2026

Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 – R391 515 per annum; Grade 2: R411 978 – R478 116 per annum; Grade 3: R495 423 – R635 704 per annum

Centre: Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital

Requirements

Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/ Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery) that allows registration with the ‘South African Nursing Council’
(SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife.
Current registration with the SANC (2026) Experience Grade 1: None Experience Grade 2: a minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as
a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Experience Grade 3: a minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
Knowledge, Skills Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks.
Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act.
Patient Rights Charter, Batho-Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc. Good
communication skills; Report writing skills Knowledge Management; Planning & Organizing; Computer Literacy.

Duties

Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan and quality patient care.
Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing care.
Practise nursing and healthcare in accordance with laws and regulations relevant to nursing and healthcare.
Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
Utilise resources efficiently and effectively.
Assist with relief duties of the supervisor and act as a shift leader on day and night duty when necessary.
Provide appropriate nursing care to patients in the Admission, Antenatal and Labour Ward.
Promote and advocate proper treatment and care, responding to patients' needs, requirements and expectations.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure nursing care that is cost-effective, equitable and efficient.
NB: Must be prepared to work shift as per allocation; includes night shift, weekends and Public Holidays.

Enquiries

Mrs R.M Abboo Tel No: (031) 907 8518

Applications

Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager OR Hand
deliver to A-Block 1st Floor white applications box. Prince Mshiyeni Memorial
Hospital, Private Bag X07, Mobeni, 4060. Applicants are encouraged to apply
for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at
http://www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications may alternatively be emailed to:
Mxolisi.Mlambo@kznhealth.gov.za quoting reference number only in the
subject line. Emailed applications should please be sent as one attachment.

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