Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring 3 Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3 posts in Metro Health Services, based in Brackengate Transitional Care (TCF). This is a permanent post, paying R229,440 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic clinical nursing care.
• Development and implementation of basic patient care plans.
• Facilitate the provision of health care and education according to individual needs of patients, family and community.
• Effective utilization of resources.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
• Reporting on patient safety and adverse incidents.
• Effective record keeping.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.
• Registration with a professional council: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.
• Experience:
• Grade 1: None
• Grade 2: at least 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse
• Grade 3: at least 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse
• Inherent requirements of the job:
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary
• Will be required to work shifts, including night duty, weekends, and public holidays
• Be prepared to assist in another department other than where you are placed, according to operational requirements
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Good communication, planning, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Enhance patient care through the implementation of SOP’s, policies, and guidelines