Job Requirements
Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent. Enrolled Nursing certificate that allows registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse. Experience: No experience required. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patients Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure. Knowledge of SANC rules and regulations. Good communication, writing, facilitation and interpersonal skills. Ability to function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Basic understanding of clinical nursing care within a specialized unit.
Duties
Development and implementation of basic patient care plan. Provide basic clinical nursing care within the psychiatric unit under supervision. Effective utilization of resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Maintain patient hygiene, comfort and safety. Observe and report changes in patient condition. Maintain accurate records and reports. Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control standards. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R229 440 – R260 520 per annum. Other benefits (medical aid optional), housing Allowance (applicant must meet prescribed requirements)
Location
Umgeni Specialized Psychiatric Hospital: Howick
How to Apply
Mrs ST Chule Tel No: (033) -3306146, Ext. 113
Applications quoting the relevant reference UMG 07/2026. All Applications should be forwarded to: Mr VM Mvelase, The Chief Executive Officer, Umgeni Specialised Psychiatric Hospital, Private Bag X 23 Howick, 3290 for attention: Human Resource Department or courier OR hand delivered at the Human Resources Office Umgeni Hospital, Old Main Road, Howick, 3290. Applications can also be emailed to UmgeniHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za.
Apply Before:
2026-11-17
Reference No:
UMG 09/2026
Additional Information
The following documents must be submitted: Amended application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za. The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application. Such documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only. No faxed applications will be considered. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. UMG 05/2019.Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post/s. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA for the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, however correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraints no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview.
