Health · Circular 29 of 2026

Professional Nurse (SPECIALTY) (THEATRE)

Department of Health

Overview

Professional nurse specialising in theatre required at Madadeni Provincial Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal to provide specialised nursing care and supervise junior staff.

Requirements

  • Diploma / Degree in General Nursing.
  • A post basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science.
  • Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
  • A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
  • Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to make independent decisions.
  • An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector.
  • Ability to prioritize issues and other work-related matters and to comply with time frames.
  • High level of accuracy.
  • Depth knowledge of Acts, Policies, Procedures, Prescripts and Legislations.

Duties

  • Render an optimal holistic specialized nursing care to patients as member of the Multidisciplinary team.
  • Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses Maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with National Norma and Standards.
  • Co-ordinate clinical activities of the unit.
  • Participate in the formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of unit objectives, policies, and procedures.
  • Participate in nursing audits and maintain accurate records.
  • Display a concern for patients, promoting advocating, and facilitating proper treatment and care Ensure the unit complies with Infection Prevention and Control as well as Occupational Health and Safety policies.
  • Strengthen ethics and professionalism.
  • Provide safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff and public.
  • Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
  • Participate in staff development using EPMDS System and other work-related programmes and training.
  • Ensure that equipment and machinery is available and functional at all time.
  • Attend to meetings, workshops and training programs as assigned by the supervisor.
  • ENQURIES : Ms R.
  • M Sithole Tel No: (034) 328 8137

How to apply

All applications can be submitted through hand delivery /courier to: The HR Recruitment Office no:3, Madadeni Hospital, f0001. Section 6, Madadeni, 2951. Applications can also be emailed to: sibongiseni.kheswa@kznhealth.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : The Recruitment Officer

Notes

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. Note: The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to apply. Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted: Application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za. The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of ID, Highest educational qualification and other relevant documents will be requested for submission only from shortlisted candidates. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 and on the back of the envelope, e.g. MAD 01/2016. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will be disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification). Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. However, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview. EE Target: African Male.

Post 29/166, sourced from the DPSA Circular 29 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health by 28 August 2026, quoting reference MAD 04/2026. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
Salary
R495 423 – R752 913 p/a
Closing date
28 August 2026
Reference
MAD 04/2026
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.