Job Details
- Position: Staff Nurse Grade 1
- Reference Number: refs/035709
- Department: Gauteng Department of Health
- Directorate: Nursing
- Number of Posts: 58
- Location: Johannesburg District Health Services
- Salary: R220 614 per annum plus benefits
- Closing Date: 19 March 2026
For enquiries regarding this post, contact:
Ms. N.J Ngidi – 011 984 4120
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Staff Nurse (Enrolled Nurse)
- Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
- Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures
- Understanding of nursing statutes and relevant legal principles
- Basic communication and writing skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles, Patients’ Rights, and the Six Ministerial Priorities
- Ability to interpret and implement healthcare policies
- Must be willing to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for providing basic nursing services under the supervision of a professional nurse. Duties include:
- Measuring, interpreting, and recording vital signs
- Providing health education to patients and community members
- Assisting professional nurses with clinical procedures
- Preparing patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures
- Monitoring and supporting the nutritional status of patients
- Engaging with the community and relevant stakeholders
- Delivering elementary nursing services within the scope of practice defined by SANC
- Maintaining the Public Service Code of Conduct
- Performing other duties delegated by supervisors or managers
mportant Application Information
Applications must be submitted online via the Gauteng Government E-Recruitment Portal:
- No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
For assistance with the online application process, applicants may email:
healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit the following:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form
- A recently updated and comprehensive CV
- Registration certificate with relevant professional body
- Proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card)
Applications that do not include the Z83 form, detailed CV, registration certificate, and proof of current registration will be disqualified.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents (not older than 6 months) before the interview.