Staff Nurse

Overview

Staff nurse position at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal providing basic nursing care in antenatal and labour wards, requiring an enrolled nurse certificate and current SANC registration.

Requirements

• Minimum Appointment and Experience 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, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of maternal, antenatal and labour ward basic nursing care principles.

Duties

• Provide basic nursing care in the Admission, Antenatal and Labour Ward under supervision.
• Assist with monitoring of pregnant women and labouring mothers.
• Support Professional Nurses during deliveries and emergencies.
• Maintain patient hygiene, comfort and safety.
• Assist with admissions, observations and documentation.
• Report abnormalities promptly to Professional Nurses.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control measures.
• Participate in team- based patient care delivery.
• NB: Must be prepared to work shift as per allocation; includes night shift, weekends and Public Holidays.

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. For Attention: Mr. M.F Mlambo. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications may alternatively be emailed to: PrincemshiyeniHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za for Nursing Posts and: Mxolisi.Mlambo@kznhealth.gov.za for Medical Post quoting reference number only in the subject line. Emailed applications should please be sent as one attachment.

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

Notes

Directions To Candidates: The applicant must submit a fully completed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of all documents and Certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resources The official Z83 form ‘Application for employment’ (the new amended version of the Z83 form effectively from 01/01/2021 must be used only; the old Z83 form will be rejected, if used). The amended Z83 application for employment form is obtainable at any Government Department OR downloaded from the website – www.kznhealth.qov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za-vacansies. The ‘Reference Number’ and ‘Position’ for which are applying (as stated in the advert) must be clearly indicated in the columns provided on the form Z 83 e.g. Reference number PMMH 01/2026.Applications may also be submitted via the KZN e- Recruitment System, accessible at: www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs The system allows applicants to: a) View advertised posts b) Register using a valid email address and mobile number c) Complete and update personal profiles aligned to the Z83 d) Upload CVs and supporting documents (ID, qualifications, etc.) The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). The successful candidate would be required to sign a performance agreement within three months of appointment. Please note that due to the high number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement, consider your application as unsuccessful, please. Persons with disabilities from all designated race groups are encouraged to apply for the post. Please note that no S&T payments will be considered for payment to candidates who are invited for interviews. It is the shortlisted candidate’s responsibility to have a foreign qualification, which is a requirement of the post, evaluated by the South Africans Qualifications authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on application. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered The Department reserves the right not to fill the post/s. Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.)