Staff Nurse – 4 posts (5-month contract) at Eastern Cape Department: Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism

Staff nurse – 4 posts (5-month contract)

Salary:

Grade 1: R220 614 – R250 500 per annum (OSD)
Grade 2: R262 287 – R298 932 per annum (OSD)
Grade 3: R306 798 – R382 107 per annum (OSD)

Reference:

ECHEALTH/SN/CH/S16/36/10/2025

Centre:

Chris Hani District

Requirements:

Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.
Current registration with SANC as a Staff Nurse.
Grade 1: No experience required.
Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in Nursing after registration as a Staff Nurse.
Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years’ appropriate experience in Nursing after registration as a Staff Nurse.

Duties:

Execute duties and functions with proficiency under the direct supervision of a Professional Nurse as laid down by the Nursing Act.
Provide nursing care duties, which may include multi-task functions that are structured and mainly well-defined, including:
Execute nursing care plans for patients.
Monitor vital signs and observe reactions to medication and treatments.
Promote and maintain hygiene, comfort, and reassurance of patients.
Supervise and maintain fluid balance, oxygen, and sensory functions of patients.
Promote healing of wounds and fractures and ensure skin protection.
Prepare for and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic acts performed by a registered person.
Prepare for and assist with ward-specific procedures and anesthetics.
Care for dying and deceased patients.
Direct relatives/friends to the appropriate person for enquiries or in cases of bereavement.
Assist the sister-in-charge to provide a safe and therapeutic environment that supports the practice of safe and standard procedures.
Occasionally compare possible courses of action mainly using standard procedures.
Provide nursing assistance to medical and other nursing professionals.
Closing date: 07 November 2025