PROFESSIONAL NURSE: THEATRE SPECIALTY (PNB1)

Professional Nurse: Theatre Specialty (PNB1)

Reference Number

refs/057002

Employer

Department of Health

Location

SMU Oral Health Centre

Package

R 337 359

Number of Posts

1

Requirements

• Grade 12/National Senior Certificate.
• Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent, allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Post-basic nursing qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science, accredited with SANC, with a duration of at least 1 year.
• A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Valid proof of current registration with SANC.

Competencies

• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of ideal hospital realization and maintenance framework.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control Policies and standard precautions.

Duties

• Perform clinical nursing practices aligned with required nursing standards and scope of practice.
• Understand nursing legislation and related legal and ethical practices.
• Promote specialized quality of nursing care as directed by the relevant health facility.
• Plan and organize own work to ensure proper nursing care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, supervisors, and other stakeholders, including report writing when necessary.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care.
• Maintain amicable working relationships with diverse persons.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting proper treatment and care (Batho Pele principles).
• Develop and implement quality assurance programs, policies, operational plans, standard operating procedures, and guidelines for the unit.
• Improve quality of care by reducing patient complaints and waiting times for theatre.
• Promote quality nursing care as directed by institutional and regulatory standards.

Application Notes

Applications must be submitted strictly online at the E-Recruitment portal. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.

For assistance with online applications, please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za.

Where a Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exceptions will be granted for individuals with disabilities.

Applications should include:

• A completed and signed new Z83 application form (available from any Public Service Department or online).
• A recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.

Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents (not older than 6 months) on or before the day of the interview.

Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), and an evaluation certificate should be included.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Suitable candidates will undergo a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification, and employment/reference checks).

Applicants must provide at least 3 contact details of referees, with one being an immediate supervisor. The department reserves the right to conduct verification beyond the names provided on the CV.

Where applicable, candidates may be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subject to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 5/1993).

The Department aims to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) and reserves the right not to fill this post. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

Ms. CS Mosimane: 012 521 4909

How to Apply

Applications close on 28 October 2026. Apply before the closing date to avoid missing this opportunity.