Professional Nurse Grade 1/2 – Specialty Stream REF NO: PMMH 35/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

SALARY :

• Grade 1: R495 423 – R571 161 per annum 
• Grade 2: R607 350 – R741 783 per annum 
• Other Benefits: Home Owner Allowance (conditions apply) ,13th Cheque (conditions apply), Medical Aid (Optional), In- hospital Area Allowance (8% of basic salary) 

CENTRE : Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Degree/Diploma) in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a “Professional Nurse” with Midwifery A post basic qualification in ‘Critical Care Nursing Science’, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC Certificates of Registration with the SANC (General Nursing and Midwifery) Current registration with the SANC (2026)
• Experience Grade 1: a minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Experience Grade 2: a minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in the specific specialty (i.e. Critical Care Nursing Science) after obtaining the 1- year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
• Knowledge, Skills Training and Competencies Required: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the provision of specialised critical care nursing. Possess good communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, relatives, supervisors and members of the multidisciplinary team. Demonstrate knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Occupational Health and Safety practices.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Ability to plan, organise and coordinate nursing care in the Intensive Care Unit. Ability to train, supervise and support junior staff and student nurses. Ability to identify and manage critically ill patients and respond appropriately to emergencies. Ability to promote quality patient care, ethics and professionalism.

DUTIES :

• Render optimal, holistic specialised nursing care to patients as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses. Maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with National Norms and Standards.
• Co-ordinate clinical activities of the unit. Participate in the formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of unit objectives, policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with Infection Prevention and Control and Occupational Health and Safety policies.
• Strengthen ethics and professionalism. Provide a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff and the public. Advocate for quality patient care. Participate in staff development through the EPMDS system and other work-related programmes and training. Ensure that equipment and machinery are available and functional at all times.
• Report challenges and deficiencies within the unit. Attend meetings, workshops and training programmes as assigned by the supervisor. Assist with relief duties of the supervisor and act as a shift leader on both day and night when necessary.
• NB: Must be prepared to work shift as per allocation; includes night shift, weekends and Public Holidays.