PROFESSIONAL NURSE- GENERAL STREAM

Job Overview

Assisi Clinic is hiring two Professional Nurses (General Stream) under reference PSH 12/2026. The role offers three grade levels with salaries ranging from R337,359 to R495,423 per annum, plus benefits including a 12% rural allowance. Applicants must hold a Diploma or Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery, current SANC registration, and relevant experience ranging from zero to 20 years depending on the grade. Responsibilities include providing primary health care, clinical nursing, resource management, and administrative duties. Applications can be submitted via email, courier, post, or hand delivery to Port Shepstone Hospital by 18 September 2026.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 1: No Experience Required
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing and Midwifery
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing and Midwifery
• Grade 12 / Matric or Equivalent
• Diploma / Degree in General Nursing
• Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science
• Current registration with SANC as General Nurse and Midwife / Accoucher
• Current SANC receipt for 2026
• Knowledge of Public Service Policies, Acts and Regulations
• Knowledge of SANC rules and regulations
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks
• Good communication skills - verbal and written, leadership, interpersonal, problem solving, conflict management, decision-making, coordinating and negotiating skills
• Knowledge and experience in implementation of Batho Pele Principles and Patient’s Rights Charter
• Knowledge of Code of Conduct and Labour Relations

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide quality comprehensive Primary Health care by promoting preventative, curative and rehabilitative services for the clients and community.
• Perform clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards for primary health care.
• Utilize human, material and physical resources effectively and efficiently.
• Provide administrative services such as providing accurate statistics for evaluation and future planning, identifying needs for financial planning and indirect control of expenditure.
• Motivate staff regarding development in order to increase level of expertise and assist patients and families to develop a sense of self care.
• Provide safe and therapeutic environment as laid down by the Nursing Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable prescripts.
• Develop and ensure implementation of nursing care plans.
• Participate in clinical records audits.
• Work effectively, co-operatively and amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including willingness to respond to patients’ needs and expectations according to Batho Pele Principles.
• Promote quality of nursing care as directed by standards at primary health care facilities.

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