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Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 2 (Specialty Nursing: Paediatrics Ward And Paediatric Opd)

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 as a Professional Nurse in the Paediatric department. Render and supervise specialized clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with surgical & medical procedures.

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
  • A post -basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Child Nursing Science (R212)
  • OR A 4-year bachelor’s 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
  • A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Child Nursing
  • 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 as a Professional Nurse in the Paediatric department
  • Render and supervise specialized clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with surgical & medical procedures
  • Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively
  • Maintain & promote professional growth/ethical standards and development of self & others
  • Di splay of core values of the Department of Health WCG in the execution of duties, while practising within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service

How to apply

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