Professional Nurse (SPECIALTY) Theatre

Overview

Professional Nurse sought for Theatre speciality at Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, with post-registration experience graded across two salary bands.

Requirements

• Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing, Grade 2: A minimum of fourteen (14) years appropriate/ recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing of which at least 10 (ten) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1 (one) year post basic qualification in relevant speciality.
• Senior Certificate or equivalent, Degree/Diploma in General nursing, One (01) year Post Basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science.
• Registration certificate with South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Current SANC receipt (2026).
• A minimum of four (4) years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Successful candidate will have to spend minimum of one year in service.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal framework such as Nursing Acts, Health Act, Patient Right Charter, Batho Pele Principle, Public Service Regulations, Disciplinary Code and Procedures in the Public Service.
• Financial and Budgetary knowledge pertaining to relevant resources under management.
• Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care.
• Leadership, Organizational, Decision making, Problem solving, Co – ordination, Liaisons and Interpersonal skills within the limits of the Public Sector and Institutional policy framework.
• Interpersonal skills including Public relation, Negotiating, Conflict handling and Counselling skills.
• Computer skills in basic programs.

Duties

• Assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of objectives of the specialized unit in consultation with subordinates.
• Effective management of patients, display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating.
• Proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations.
• Provision of quality services through setting of standards, policies and procedures.
• Participate in the implementation of National Priorities clinical guidelines, protocols.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements.
• Exercise control over discipline, grievance and labour relations issues.
• Promote good working relationships amongst staff and patients.
• Assist in supervision and development of all nursing staff.
• Ensure effective participation in all hospital programs e.g.
• IPC, Quality Assurance, etc.
• Provide a Safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment for patients, visitors and staff.

How to apply

Directives To Candidates: Applications to be hand delivered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu or Emailed To: pixley.recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za or Couriered To: 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu, 4360 FOR ATTENTION : Deputy Director: HRM

Enquiries: Ms S.C. Nduli - Nursing Department Tel No: (031) 530 1416

Notes

This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.” The following documents must be submitted, Application for employment form (Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or form website-www.kznhealth.gov.za. Originally signed Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Department & other required documents. Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 e.g. DPKISMH 07/2026. NB: Failure to comply with the above instruction will disqualify applicants. 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. Please note that due to the 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, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications and verification from the company Intellectual Property (CIPC). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post (s). This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.