Professional Nurse Speciality - Ophthalmic at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Grade 12/National Senior Certificate, plus basic R425 qualification, diploma/degree in nursing) equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a professional nurse.
• Current proof of registration with SANC. A post basic qualification with a duration of at least one year accredited with SANC in Ophthalmic speciality.
• A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognized experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in general nursing.
• At least one year of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience working in Ophthalmic Unit after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification Ophthalmic Speciality.
• COMPETENCIES: Good communication skills, verbal and written communication skills. Have knowledge of ideal hospital realization and maintenance framework, Computer literacy.

Duties :

• Provision of optimal holistic specialized nursing/clinical care with set standards and within a professional /legal framework. Able to plan and organise own work and ensure proper nursing care Effective utilization of human, material, and service resources.
• Routine eye screening of patients. Performing fundoscopy for all diabetes mellitus and hypertensive patients in the facility. Participation in training and research. Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and required nursing standards.
• Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises. Promote specialised quality of nursing care as directed by professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Able to plan and organise own work and ensure proper nursing care. Demonstrate effective communications with patients, supervisors and other stake holders including report writing when required. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care.
• Work effectively, co-operatively amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Maintain professional growth Display a concern for patients, promoting proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele). Develop and implement quality assurance program, policies, operational plan, standard operating procedures and guidelines for the unit.
• Improve quality care through reduction of patient’s complaints and waiting time. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standard as determined by the institution and other regulating bodies.

Closing Date : 17-07-2026