Department of Health x216 Professional Nurse General 2025
Company: Department of Health
Location: Tshwane District Health Services, Gauteng
Closing Date: 08 August 2025
Duration: Permanent Position
What is the Professional Nurse General Role at the Department of Health?
Department of Health x216 Professional Nurse General 2025 The Department of Health is offering a significant opportunity for passionate and qualified individuals to serve as Professional Nurse General within the Tshwane District Health Services. This role is crucial in delivering quality healthcare services, promoting patient care excellence, and supporting the department’s mission of enhancing public health systems in Gauteng.
As a core member of the healthcare team, the Professional Nurse General will play a leading role in clinical practices, quality nursing standards, and patient-centered service delivery. With 32 posts available, this is your chance to contribute meaningfully to one of the most respected public health institutions in South Africa.
What You’ll Be Doing
The successful candidate will:
- Provide supervision and direction for implementing the nursing care plan and ensure quality patient care
- Implement standards, practices, and indicators aligned with quality nursing outcomes
- Practice nursing within the scope of South African legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks
- Foster collaborative working relationships with other healthcare professionals and departments
- Optimize the use of human, physical, and material resources effectively
- Promote quality clinical nursing care based on institutional standards
- Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams for enhanced patient outcomes
- Provide nursing care that reflects cultural, intellectual, racial, and religious diversity
- Plan, organize, and manage own and support staff workloads
- Adhere to Batho Pele Principles and the Patient’s Rights Charter in daily practice
- Serve as shift leader when necessary to ensure smooth unit operations
- Participate in continuous professional development, training, and institutional research
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for qualified and registered nurses who are passionate about public healthcare, capable of working in fast-paced environments, and committed to providing compassionate, patient-focused services. If you’re driven by purpose, quality, and want to be part of Gauteng’s health transformation, this role is for you.
Requirements (as per the official post)
- Diploma/Degree in nursing (Basic R171, R174 or R425) qualification or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional/Registered Nurse
- Registration with SANC as a Professional/Registered Nurse
- Strong communication, coordination, facilitation, and report-writing skills
- Excellent planning, problem-solving, and information management abilities
- Willingness to work shifts and participate in staff rotations
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive Salary Package: R324,384.00 per annum plus benefits
- Government Employee Benefits: Including medical aid, pension fund, and paid leave
- Career Growth: Participate in continuous learning, professional development, and research
- Dynamic Working Environment: Be part of a team that values ethics, compassion, and service excellence
- Public Sector Stability: Job security and a chance to serve your community through government employment
How to Apply?
All applications must be submitted strictly online through the Gauteng E-Recruitment Portal. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be considered.
Application Guidelines:
- Submit a fully completed and signed new Z83 form (available at any Public Service Department or from www.dpsa.gov.za/documents)
- Include a detailed CV
- Ensure that all fields in Part A, Part C, and Part D of the Z83 form are filled out
- Leave the field on professional registration blank only if it does not apply to you
- Use Reference Number: REFS/023111 in your application
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months
- Foreign qualification holders must submit a SAQA evaluation certificate
Note: The Department of Health does not require any payment to apply for positions. Employment Equity is upheld, and applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
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