Pna2 Professional Nurse Grade 1 (General Nursing)

Diploma / Degree in Nursing (Basic R171, R174 or R425)

qualification or equivalent that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional / Registered Nurse. Preference will be given to current and previous GPG contract, Covid contracts, Sessional Staff

Duties

Provide a holistic nursing care to patients in a cost-effective, efficient and equitable manner. Implement standards, practices, criteria an indicator for quality nursing and health care. Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing staff categories and other stake holders. Practice nursing and health care within the relevant regulations and laws. Utilize human, physical and material resources efficiently and effectively. Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Perform clinical nursing practice and promote quality nursing care according to the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the institution. Work as part of multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care.

Work

effectively, amicably with people with diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Be able to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care. Provision of quality patient care through adherence to set standards, policies and procedures. Providing more complex nursing care that leads to improved service delivery by upholding Batho-Pele Principles and Patients Right Charter. Act as shift leader in the unit (when necessary). Participation in training and research. Maintenance of professional growth, ethical standards and self-development. Must be prepared to work shifts and be rotated.

Kindly note that no payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. Applications should be uploaded online at or No faxed application or hand delivery will be considered Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form. The application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at The new Z83 must be fully completed (Please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity) and must be initialed and signed. On the Z83 application form, the Department where position was advertised should state Department of Health.

According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on application. Z83 form must be accompanied by recently updated detailed Curriculum Vitae. All experience should be in chronological order. The experience on the Curriculum Vitae must contain the institution, position and dates (DD/MM/YYYY) indicating the starting and ending period to be able to calculate the years of experience. The information on the new Z83 must be in sync/correspond with the Curriculum Vitae.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification will be required to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). HR will conduct Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) and Verification Checks. The Department reserves the right to conduct verification beyond information provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information mentioned above with the exception of HR verification checks will result in the candidate being disqualified.

If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Sebokeng Hospital reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer

Department of Health

Closing Date

23-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have basic R171, R174, or R425 (i.e., Diploma/Degree in Nursing?) Are you registered with SANC as a Professional Nurse

Please Notes

Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.