; Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 and 2 (Primary Health Care)
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About the role
The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring 3 ; Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 and 2 (Primary Health Care) posts in Metro Health Services, based in Saxon Sea CDC; Protea Park CDC. This is a permanent post, paying R495,423 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification or a postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.
Responsibilities
- Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Curative Programmes within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
- Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Child Health within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
- Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Woman’s Health Services within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
- Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant HAST programmes within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
- The effective provision of high-quality services measured by outcomes of all of the quality assurance activities.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic qualification, with a duration of at least a 1-year diploma, in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R 48) OR a 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
- A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.
- Registration with a professional council: Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
- Experience: Grade 1: at least 4 years of appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 2: at least 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB)
- Willingness to work overtime when necessary
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- NIMART training or experience
- Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape
- Communication skills (written and verbal)