Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General: Intensive Care Unit) (Neurosurgical ICU, Cardiology ICU and Critical Care Relief)
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About the role
The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring 3 Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General: Intensive Care Unit) (Neurosurgical ICU, Cardiology ICU and Critical Care Relief) posts, based in Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley. 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 stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration 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 to candidates 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 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.
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 Professional Nurse.
- Experience: Grade 1: None.
- Grade 2: at least 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse 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
- Willingness to work shifts, day & night duty, weekends and public holidays to meet the operational requirements
- Willingness to rotate to other departments if required
- Competencies (knowledge/skills)
- Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Good communication, interpersonal, leadership and conflict resolution skills