Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Mental Health)
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About the role
The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring 4 Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Mental Health) posts in Metro Health Services. 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 required qualification will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualification within a predetermined period of time. 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 postbasic qualification or post-graduate 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
- Actively participate in the clinical duties and nursing care to Mental Health patients within the Sub-structure.
- Provide support and capacity development to PHC personnel for Sub-structure level services and students and peers.
- Promote community development and participation in mental healthcare delivery.
- Liaise with other role players.
- Utilization of resources within the substructure.
- Conduct research related to mental health and service delivery.
Requirements
- Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science (R212).
- OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- Experience: Grade 1: at least 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 2: at least 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in Psychiatry after obtaining the oneyear post-basic qualification in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Knowledge of and insight into relevant legislation and policies related to mental illness
- Ability to consult with clients who require mental health counselling