Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General Nursing) (Female/Child Ward and Trauma and Opd)
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About the role
The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring 2 Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General Nursing) (Female/Child Ward and Trauma and Opd) posts, based in Knysna Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R337,359 a year. Garden Route District 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 on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). 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
- Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice or patient care).
- Implement standards, practices, criteria, and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice).
- Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care.
- Maintain constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
- Utilize human, material, and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
- Participate in training, development and research within the nursing department.
- Provision of support to nursing services.
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 A 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 SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- Experience: Grade 1: None Grade 2: at least 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 3: at least 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Inherent requirement of the job:
- Willingness to work shifts, night duty, overtime, public holidays and weekends
- Willingness to rotate to other wards in the facility
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Basic Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal)
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies including Health Care 2023, Sustainable Development Goals