Psychiatric Nurse

RESPONSIBILITIES AMONGST OTHERS: Assess patient’s needs, abilities, or behaviour using alternative methods of diagnosis. Conduct, where necessary, patient psychiatric assessments to provide context for diagnosis and proposed interventions. Support the medical and nursing staff as and when required in the provision of psychiatric nurse services. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals accordingly for the provision of psychiatric nurse services. Offer and monitor appropriate treatment programs, including therapy, counselling or advice depending on personal situations. Refer patients where necessary to either a medical doctor or Social Workers. Support the EMRS/ Fire services with psychiatric nurse services where required. Educate patients on preventative health measures to reduce mental health challenges, including but not limited to exercise, healthy eating, etc. Support the analysis of major health risks data in Bafokeng communities to identify trends. Perform several job-related administrative duties, including the writing of patient reports and analyzing data.

COMPETENCIES: Knowledge and understanding of nursing legislation, mental health legislation, and related legal and ethical practices and Regulations. Knowledge of National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic Plan. Knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations and legislation governing healthcare practitioners. Demonstration of professional ethics, maintaining standards and conduct in accordance with the SANC and its regulations. Proficient knowledge of computer-based data management programmes and information systems that manage medical records.

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

By applying for this position, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accepted the following disclaimer as per the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA): I hereby consent for RBA to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process, given that RBA shall take all measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as outlined in the POPIA.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or an equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse, and must have a basic qualification in Psychiatric Nursing Science. A minimum of 7 years’ experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Valid Driver’s license.