REF NO: LRH 08/2026
SALARY: Grade 1: R400 644 per annum Grade 2: R492 756 per annum Plus 8% inhospitable allowance, 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional) and
Housing Allowance (Employee must meet prescribed requirements)
CENTRE: Ladysmith Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS: Post Basic Diploma qualification in Ophthalmic Nursing Science. Registration Certificate with SANC as a General Nurse. Current registration receipt with SANC (2026). Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. A post-basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC of SA in the Ophthalmic Speciality. Grade 2: a minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General nursing and Midwifery. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific Speciality after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification in the relevant speciality. Certificate of service endorsed by Human Resource Department. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks. Good verbal and written communication and report writing skills. Decision making and problem solving skills. Conflict management and negotiation skills. Project Management skills. Basic Computer skills.
DUTIES: Provide comprehensive, quality nursing care to patients/clients in a speciality unit in a cost-effective, efficient manner. Assist in planning, organizing and monitoring of objectives of the specialised unit. Manage all resources within the unit effectively and efficiently to ensure optimum service delivery. Able to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care. Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele). Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing when required. Ensure compliance with all National, Provincial and Professional prescripts in order to render a safe patient service and improve client satisfaction. Participate in the analysis and formulation of nursing policies and procedures. Assist in EPMDS evaluation of staff within the unit and participate in monitoring the training need of staff. Provide direct and indirect supervision of all staff within the unit and give guidance. Order and monitor appropriate level of consumables. Ensure that equipment in the unit is adequate and is checked and in working order. Provide for a safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment. Work effectively and amicably, at supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Demonstrate and understanding of Human Resource and Financial Management Policies and Procedures. Monitor and evaluate the care and Management of all patients and ensure the maintenance of accurate and complete patient records.
ENQURIES: Ms T.M.Buthelezi Tel No: 036 637 2111
APPLICATIONS: All applications should be posted to: The Human Resource Management, Ladysmith Regional Hospital, Private Bag X9928, Ladysmith, 3370
FOR ATTENTION: Mr S.L.Dlozi
NOTE: The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to apply. Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted: Application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 and on the back of the envelope, e.g. Ref 13/2026. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will be disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for these posts. (Applicants are not submitting copies/attachments/ proof/certificates/ID/Driver license/qualifications on application only when shortlisted)
CLOSING DATE: 05 April 2026