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Staff Nurse (X4 Posts)

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health · Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital

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Opportunity expired: Applications closed on 23 Oct 2026. This vacancy is retained for reference. Do not send an application unless the department confirms it has reopened. Find current vacancies.

Vacancy overview

Department
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
Government sphere
Provincial administration
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Centre / Location
Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital
Reference number
PMMH 40/2026
Salary
Grade 1: R229 440 – R256 671.per annum; Grade 2: R272 778 – R306 294.per annum; Grade 3: R319 071 – R391 515 per annum
Closing date
23 Oct 2026

Requirements

Grade 12 Certificate.
Enrolled Nurse Certificate.
Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) 2026 as a Staff Nurse.
Experience Grade 1: None.
Experience Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse.
Experience Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the
SANC as Staff Nurse.
Knowledge, Skills Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Public Service policies, Acts, Regulations, Code of Conduct,
Labour Relations Act, Batho Pele principles and Patients' Rights Charter.
Knowledge of SANC rules and regulations.
Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures.
Good communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
Ability to function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Basic computer literacy.
Ability to provide basic nursing care within the scope of practice.
Ability to observe, identify and report changes in patients' conditions.
Ability to maintain accurate nursing records and reports.

Key duties and responsibilities

Provide basic nursing care to patients in accordance with the scope of practice.
Assist Professional Nurses with patient care and nursing procedures.
Maintain patient hygiene, comfort, dignity and safety.
Observe and report changes in patients' conditions to the Professional Nurse.
Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
Maintain accurate patient records and reports.
Ensure compliance with Infection Prevention and Control and Occupational Health and Safety practices.
Assist with the effective utilisation resources.
Participate in patient and staff education as directed.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
Maintain professional growth and comply with ethical standards and the relevant Code of Conduct.
NB: Must be prepared to work shifts as per allocation; this includes night shift, weekends and Public Holidays.
The successful candidate may be required to rotate to or be deployed to other nursing components within the institution as
and when operationally required.

How to apply

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.

These application details are retained only for reference; the deadline has passed.

Enquiries

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

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