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Professional Nurse Specialty (Midwife Specialist) at Gauteng Department of Health

Gauteng Department of Health
May 29, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Requirements :


Matric / Grade 12 certificate and a Basic R425 (i.e., diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows for registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
Proof of current registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. A post-basic Nursing qualification with duration of at least 1-year, accredited SANC in the specialty referred to in the glossary of terms.
A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after Registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing (less 1 years' experience for candidates appointed from outside the public service after complying with registration requirements).


Duties :


Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and related and ethical nursing practices. Perform clinical nursing practice and promote quality nursing care in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the institution.
Work as part of multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care. Work effectively, amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Able to plan and organize own work and that of support of personnel to ensure proper nursing care.
Provision of quality patient care through adherence to set standards, policies and procedures. To provide more complex nursing care that leads to improved service delivery by upholding Batho-Pele Principles and Patient's Rights Charter.
Render antenatal care, intrapartum care, post-natal care and neonatal care. Ensure and advocate for provision and supervision of patient's needs. Contribute to the improvement of perinatal mortality and morbidity through implementation of priority programmes, EMTCT, MBFI and ESMOE.
Act as shift leader in Unit. Effective utilisation of resources. Participation in training and research. Maintenance of professional growth, ethical standards and self-development. Must be prepared to work in allocated area due to service demands and work shifts as per allocation; this includes night shift, weekends and public holidays


Closing Date : 02-06-2026