Professional Nurse Grade 1 (PN-A2): Neonatal Mortality

Overview

Professional Nurse Grade 1 (PN-A2): Neonatal Mortality (2 posts) at Department of Health in Standerton Hospital.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice (I.E.
• Diploma/ Degree in General Nursing) equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse (2026).
• Ability to function independently and to prioritize work.
• Leadership and sound interpersonal skills, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Duties

• Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the health facility.
• Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards.
• Participate in the implementation of the National Core Standards and Ideal Hospital Realization Framework.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing when required.
• Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality nursing care.
• Work effectively, co-operatively amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
• Able to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient needs, requirements and expectations (Batho- Pele).
• Effectively manage resources allocated in your unit.

How to apply

Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Notes

N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. Please Note The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the posts were posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 dated 17 July 2026, the posts of Professional Nurse Grade 1: School Health Services (Ehlanzeni District, 9 Posts), Professional Nurse Grade 1: School Health Services (Nkangala District, 8 Posts) and Professional Nurse Grade 1: School Health Services (Gert Sibande District, 8 Posts) with Ref No: MPDoH/July/26/1105, the posts has been withdrawn. OTHER POSTS