Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General: Medicine Male Ward)
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About the role
The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General: Medicine Male Ward) in Metro Health Services, based in Khayelitsha District Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R337,359 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.
Responsibilities
- Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework.
- Effective utilisation of resources.
- Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
- Provision of Support to Nursing Services.
- Participation in training and research.
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 (SANC) as a Professional Nurse or 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
- Experience: Grade 1: None Grade 2: at least 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- Grade 3: at least 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- Inherent requirement of the job:
- Willingness to work shifts, day & night duty, weekends, public holidays and overtime to meet the operational requirements
- Willingness to rotate to other wards when required
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Good governance principles and documentation practices
- Commitment to providing empathetic, holistic care and advocating for patients
- Capability to handle a demanding clinical workload with effective time management, organisation and prioritisation skills
- Proven ability to work within a team and communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and families
- Clinical skills and experience