Professional Nurses (general Stream)

In brief

Overview This explains the role of Professional Nurses (General Stream) within the Kwazulu Natal Department Of Health. There are five available posts (Ref No: UMG 08/2026), based at Umgeni Specialized Psychiatric Hospital in Howick. The salary for Grade 1 is R337 359 – R397 392 per annum, with additional benefits including optional medical aid and a housing allowance (subject to meeting prescribed requirements). What you will do Key responsibilities include: * Providing directions and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality patient care). * Implementing standards, practices, criteria, and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice). * Practicing nursing and healthcare in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. * Maintaining a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. * Utilizing human, material, and physical resources efficiently and effectively. * Performing clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards. * Promoting quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards. * Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care and effective, cooperative, and amicable relationships with diverse individuals. * Assisting the unit manager with overall management and necessary support for the unit's effective functioning. * Executing duties and functions proficiently in support of the institution's aims and strategic objectives. * Providing nursing care that improves service delivery and maintaining accurate and complete patient records. * Ensuring proper utilization of human and material resources. * Liaising with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of patient care. * Supervising the provision of nursing care services by other categories of nursing staff. * Participating in health promotion and illness prevention initiatives within the institution and outreach programmes. * Assisting with performance planning, monitoring, and evaluation of staff. * Promoting a culture of ethics and professionalism within the nursing profession. * Ensuring the provision of accurate statistical information for data management. * Participating in CPD (Continuous Professional Development). Requirements (from the original advert) * **Qualifications:** Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent. Basic R425 qualification (Degree/Diploma in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse with Psychiatric. * **Experience:** No experience required. * **Knowledge And Skills:** * Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patients Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure. * Ability to demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, and other clinicians, including report writing when required. * Ability to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care. * Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements, and expectations. * Knowledge of nursing care delivery approaches and special interest in Psychiatric Nursing. * Good communication skills, report writing skills, Facilitation skills, Coordination skills, Liaison skills, Networking skills, Problem solving skills. * Information management, Knowledge management, Planning and Organizing. * Computer Literacy. * Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety, Infection control, medical waste and risk assessment, and Mental Health Care Act. * Team building and supervisory skills. Who should apply Applicants should possess a Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent, along with a Basic R425 qualification (Degree/Diploma in nursing) that enables registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse with Psychiatric. No prior experience is necessary, making this role suitable for newly qualified professionals. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of nursing care processes, relevant legal frameworks, and a special interest in Psychiatric Nursing. They should demonstrate effective communication, organizational abilities, a deep concern for patients, and the capacity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Computer literacy and knowledge of occupational health, safety, infection control, and the Mental Health Care Act are also required. Deadline 17 November 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/kwazulu-natal-department-of-health-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-umg-08-2026 Source: govpage

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• No previous work experience required.
• 5 posts available.

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