Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General: Surgery and Post Natal)
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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: Surgery and Post Natal) posts in Rural Health Services, based in Worcester Regional 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. 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).
Responsibilities
- Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality 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 a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
- Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
- Ensure accurate collection and recording of data.
- Render support to the supervisor and colleagues.
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 the South African Nursing Council 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 requirements of the job:
- Ability to work shifts during the day and night, weekends and public holidays and overtime when required by supervisor
- Willingness to rotate within different Functional Business Units
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- The ability to function independently in a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to direct the team to ensure quality nursing care
- Good problem solving, motivational and leadership skills