Government Jobs

Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 2 (Specialty Nursing: Nephrology)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS

George, Western Cape Posted 20 Sep 2026 Closes in 15 days

Overview

Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning & implementation of nursing care plans and the education of nursing personnel. Render and supervise specialised mental health nursing care and support clinical staff with operational functions in the unit.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
  • A post -basic nursing qualification, with durat ion of at least 1 year, accredited with SANC in terms of R212 in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Nephrology or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing (Adult)
  • OR A 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualific ation (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
  • A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Critical Care Nursing (Adult) or Nephrology
  • Registration with a professional council: Current annual registration with SANC as Professional Nurse
  • Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
  • Grade 2 : A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
  • At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post -basic qualification or post -graduate diploma in the relevant specialty
  • Inherent

Responsibilities

  • Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning & implementation of nursing care plans and the education of nursing personnel
  • Render and supervise specialised mental health nursing care and support clinical staff with operational functions in the unit
  • Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively
  • Maintain & promote professional growth/ethical standards and development of self & others
  • Display of core values of the Department of He alth WCG in the execution of duties

How to apply

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Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

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