Professional Nurse (Specialty Nursing) HAST PN-B2 Job at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R.425 (Degree or Diploma in Nursing). 10 years appropriate and recognizable experience in Nursing post registration as a professional nurse with midwifery and 5 years post basic qualification in clinical nursing science, health assessment, treatment and care.
• Extensive knowledge of Primary Health Care with focus on HIV, AIDS, STI & TB and the VTP with NIMART certificate is required. In-depth knowledge of global and national HAST policies and guidelines. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders with competing priorities. Ability to function under pressure and within multi-sectoral team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills. Advanced computer skills. Valid driver’s license. Registration with SANC for 2025. Knowledge, skills and experience of SANC rules and regulations, Scope of practice, Constitution, Health Acts, labour relations, good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to function well within a team and independently in a mother and child hospital setting.

Duties :

• Provision of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care with set standards and within a professional/ legal framework. Clinical management HIV and AIDS, sexually transmitted infections; Public health chronic diseases, rehabilitation and mental health. Perform clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards for primary health care.
• Co-ordinate and submit monthly report on HIV/AIDS/STI program indicators and HTS Counsellors mentoring. Monitor, assess and evaluate the impact of HAST programs.
• Manage key stakeholder relations related to the delivery of HAST programmes. Support districts in the achievement of UNAIDS (95-95-95) targets. Support health programs, including the comprehensive care plan on HIV/AIDS/STI and ARV treatment program.
• Participate in clinical records audits. Promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including willingness to respond to patients’ needs and expectations according to Batho Pele Principles. Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees. Ensure capacity and development of staff.

Closing Date : 21-04-2026