The Department of Health aims to provide quality health services and ensure a caring climate for service users, implement best-practice health care strategies, create a positive work environment for staff, and provide appropriate and top-quality training for health workers. Our vision is to provide high-quality, efficient and accessible healthcare to transform people's lives. Our mission is to create an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng by ensuring we have the right people, skills, system and equipment to provide the care our patients need to live healthy and quality lives.
Professional Nurse (General Nursing) Grade 1 - 6 Post
Matric certificate, Diploma/Degree in nursing (Basic R171, R174 or R425) qualification or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional/ General Nurse.
Good communication, report writing, facilitation, coordination, planning and organizational skills, problem solving and information management skills. Current registration with SANC for 2026.
Duties :
Provide optimal, holistic, specialised nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilisation of resources. Participate in training and research.
Provide support to nursing services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Act as shift leader in the unit (where necessary). Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other health professionals and junior colleagues. Implementation of Ideal Hospital Framework. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Gauteng Department of Health and Wellness.
Relieve in other wards when necessary. Relieve in other wards when necessary. Must be willing to workday and night shifts, and escort patients to other facilities for continuity of quality care.
20 Initiatives to Boost Employee EngagementAre you struggling with improving employee engagement at work? This article covers everything from better communication to building a strong workplace culture.
30 Common Interview Mistakes to AvoidThis piece examines 30 of the most common mistakes applicants make at interviews, so you know how to better avoid them.