Professional Nurse (pna2)
- Salary (as advertised)
- R324 384 – R382 107 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Professional Nurse (PNA2) at the Katleho District Hospital, falling under the Free Department Of Health. There is one post available, with reference number H/P/37/2026. The position offers a salary ranging from R324 384 to R610 662 per annum, depending on the grade (Grade 1, 2, or 3), plus a cheque, housing allowance, and optional medical aid (subject to prescribed requirements). **What you will do** As a Professional Nurse, you will: * Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. * Implement a comprehensive nursing care plan/program for the promotion of health, self-care, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients. * Implement standards, practices, criteria, and indicators for quality nursing. * Maintain a plan to improve the quality of nursing and health care. * Actively engage in the educational and training of students in the health care system. * Practice nursing and health care in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. * Protect and advocate for the rights of patients regarding health care. * Implement patient care standards, policies, and procedures. * Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. * Disseminate information on epidemics, nutritional diseases, maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, and other common diseases. * Communicate with multi-disciplinary health teams, organisations, and special interest groups regarding community health issues and needs. * Utilise human, material, and physical resources efficiently and effectively. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Senior Certificate. * Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or an equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse in General Nursing. * OR a 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. * **Experience:** * Grade 1: None after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. * Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. * Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. * **Knowledge and Skills:** * Ability to work under pressure. * Good communication (Written and Verbal). * Good interpersonal relations. * Professionalism. * Confidentiality. * Basic computer literacy. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals who possess a Senior Certificate and a recognised nursing qualification (R425 or R174) allowing registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Candidates can have no experience post-SANC registration for Grade 1, up to 20 years for Grade 3. Ideal applicants will demonstrate the ability to work under pressure, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, good interpersonal relations, professionalism, confidentiality, and basic computer literacy. They should be committed to ethical nursing practices and patient advocacy. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/free-department-of-health-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-h-p-37-2026 Source: govpage
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