Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General Nursing) (Outbreak Response Team)
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About the role
The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring 5 Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General Nursing) (Outbreak Response Team) posts in Metro Health Services, based in Khayelitsha/ Eastern Sub-structure. 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: 20 November 2026, 17:00PM 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. -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
- Function as part of a disease outbreak response and surveillance roving team.
- Assist with expanded programme on immunization (EPI)vaccine preventable diseases and outreach activities.
- Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care.
- Provide quality comprehensive nursing care within the Primary Health Care context in the absence of disease outbreaks across the sub-structure.
- Maintain workplace disciplinary of sub-ordinates.
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 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 with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Driver’s License (Code E/EB) Willingness to work flexi hours and work after hours.
- Assist in all areas within the community and provide relief duties in PHC facilities and at other Facilities within the Sub-structure when there is a need.