Professional Nurse General (Re-advertisement)

Are you a dedicated and experienced Professional Nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity? The Department of Health is seeking 20 qualified Professional Nurses to join the team at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. This is a re-advertisement, so if you applied before, please re-apply if still interested.

About the Role

• Reference Number: REFS/023899
• Directorate: Nursing
• Number of Posts: 20
• Package: R324,384.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Key Requirements

To be considered for this vital role, you must have:

• A Diploma or Degree in Nursing (Basic R171, R174, or R425 qualification) or an equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional/Registered Nurse.
• Current registration with SANC as a Professional/Registered Nurse.
• Excellent communication, report writing, facilitation, coordination, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and information management skills.

Your Responsibilities

As a Professional Nurse, you will be crucial in providing high-quality patient care. Your duties will include:

• Guiding and supervising the implementation of nursing plans (clinical practice/quality patient care).
• Implementing quality nursing standards, practices, criteria, and indicators.
• Practicing nursing and healthcare in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with nursing staff and other stakeholders.
• Efficiently utilizing human, physical, and material resources.
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of legal and ethical nursing practices.
• Performing clinical nursing practices and promoting quality nursing care in line with the scope of practice.
• Working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Planning and organizing your own work and that of support personnel.
• Upholding Batho-Pele Principles and the Patient’s Rights Charter to provide complex nursing care.
• Acting as a shift leader when required.
• Participating in training and research activities.
• Maintaining professional growth, ethical standards, and self-development.
• Being prepared to work shifts and be rotated as needed.

Important Application Notes

• No Payment Required: The Gauteng Department of Health will never ask for payment when you apply for advertised posts.
• The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.
• Application Method: Applications must be submitted STRICTLY ONLINE via the E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.
• Hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will NOT be accepted.
• For assistance with online applications, please email: [email protected].
• Required Documents: A fully completed and signed new Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or www.dpsa.gov.za/documents) and a detailed CV. Ensure all fields in Part A, Part C, and Part D of the Z83 are completed.
• Indicate the post reference number (REFS/023899) on your application.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HR to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents (not older than 6 months) before or on the interview day.
• Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal, citizenship, qualification verification, etc.) will be conducted.
• Candidates with foreign qualifications must provide an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• The recommended candidate may undergo medical surveillance.
• The Gauteng Department of Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, and White Males and Females.
• Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will receive a response within 3 months. If you do not hear back, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Enquiries

For job-related enquiries, please contact Ms N. Xulu at 011 933-9563/8174.

Closing Date: 07 November 2025