Professional Nurse (Specialty ICU) at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Grade 12 certificate 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 ICU nursing 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 ICU after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification ICU Speciality.
• COMPETENCIES: Good communication skills, verbal and written communication skills. Have knowledge of ideal hospital realization and maintenance framework, Computer literacy.

Duties :

• 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 practices.
• 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 stakeholders 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 divers intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
• 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).

Closing Date : 28-04-2026