PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALITY – OPHTHALMIC – 03 July 2026

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PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALITY – OPHTHALMIC

• Reference Number : refs/050261
• Directorate : NURSING
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1-R476 367.00– R559 548.00 per annum, Grade 2 R583 989.00 – R723 954.00 per annum.
• Enquiries : Nursing Manager: Ms. Sylvia Mahlangu – 012 841 8363 Acting HR Manager: Ms. Mapula Makgasha – 012 841 8390

Requirements :

• Grade 12/National Senior Certificate, plus basic R425 qualification, diploma/degree in nursing) equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a professional nurse. Current proof of registration with SANC. A post basic qualification with a duration of at least one year accredited with SANC in Ophthalmic speciality. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognized experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in general nursing. At least one year of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience working in Ophthalmic Unit after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification Ophthalmic Speciality. COMPETENCIES: Good communication skills, verbal and written communication skills. Have knowledge of ideal hospital realization and maintenance framework, Computer literacy.

Duties :

• Provision of optimal holistic specialized nursing/clinical care with set standards and within a professional /legal framework. Able to plan and organise own work and ensure proper nursing care Effective utilization of human, material, and service resources. Routine eye screening of patients. Performing fundoscopy for all diabetes mellitus and hypertensive patients in the facility. Participation in training and research. Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and required nursing standards. Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises. Promote specialised quality of nursing care as directed by professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Able to plan and organise own work and ensure proper nursing care. Demonstrate effective communications with patients, supervisors and other stake holders including report writing when required. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care. Work effectively, co-operatively amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Maintain professional growth Display a concern for patients, promoting proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele). Develop and implement quality assurance program, policies, operational plan, standard operating procedures and guidelines for the unit. Improve quality care through reduction of patient’s complaints and waiting time. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standard as determined by the institution and other regulating bodies.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications, please email your query to healthqueries@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where a driver’s licence is mandatory, an exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by an uploaded fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) with contactable references, Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (SANC) and current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card ). Applications without uploaded new Z83 application form ,a detailed CV, registration certificate and a current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification, social media and employment verification). Candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge practical assessment. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is the Department’s intention to promote presentively (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : MAMELODI REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 17-07-2026

Criteria Questions
Do you have four years appropriate experience as a Professional Nurse?
Do you have a one – year post basic ophthalmic qualification accredited with SANC?
Do you have current registration with SANC?
Do you a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

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