Senior Professional Nurse

Internal Candidates Only.

• DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 18.06.2026
• CLOSING DATE: 25.06.2026
• DEPARTMENT: SERVICES - IMS

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To supervise, monitor and control the provision of quality health care according to the professional standards required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12(NQF Level 4) certificate is essential
• Nursing diploma/degree) is essential
• Infection Control Certificate is essential
• Registered as a nurse with the South African Nursing Council is essential
• Nursing Management degree is desirable
• Computer Literacy (MS Office) is essential
• 3 years working experience as a professional nurse is essential
• At least 6 months relieving experience as a Senior Professional Nurse would be advantageous
• Experience in infection prevention, epidemiology or public health is desirable
• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential

COMPETENCIES:

• General Nursing, Midwifery, Community Health Nursing and Psychiatry
• Dispensing, Primary Health Care and Occupational health
• Trauma knowledge, Knowledge of ARV/Wellness and TB
• In-depth understanding of infectious diseases, microbiology, and epidemiology
• Knowledge of national and local infection prevention guidelines (e.g., CDC, WHO)
• Administrative skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Observational skills
• Counselling skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Proficiency in surveillance, outbreak investigation, and data analysis
• Ability to develop, implement, and audit infection control policies and procedures

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Identifies and determines the departmental needs and resources to ensure smooth running of the department.
• Monitors and controls activities within the department by effective supervision, continuous in-service education and coaching in accordance with the relevant laws that governs the nursing profession.
• Facilitates and liaises with other departments within IMS, Impala and external service providers.
• Provides effective management of information through the reporting of statistics, and feedback.
• Facilitates the delivery of cost effective and efficient primary health care to patients according to budgetary constraints.
• Promptly attends to customer/clients' concerns and complaints.
• Is responsible for ordering, storage and maintaining correct stock levels of medication according to the Department of Health (DOH) regulations.
• Responds and assists in emergencies at and around the clinics.
• Ensures the effective management of ARV, Wellness and TB patients.
• Supervises flow and well-being of patients/clients to maintain order at the clinic.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team – we are excited to have someone new join our ranks

IMPORTANT:

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Company's Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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