Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 3 (General Nursing) ( X2 Posts)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Vacancy at a glance
- Employer
- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
- Location
- Ladismith Hospital
- Pay or stipend
- Grade 1: R337 359 p.a. Grade 2: R411 978 p.a. Grade 3: R495 423 p.a.
- Closing date
- 9 Nov 2026
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Overview
Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice or patient care). Implement standards, practices, criteria, and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice).
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 S ANC as a Professional Nurse
- Experience: Grade 1: None
- Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
- Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
- Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, night duty, overtime, public holidays and weekends
- Willingness to rotate to other wards in the hospital
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi -disciplinary team to ensure good patient care
- Excellent communication an d interpersonal skills (both written and verbal)
- Knowledge of nursing practices and Infection Prevention and Control measures
Responsibilities
- Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice or patient care)
- Implement standards, practices, criteria, and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice)
- Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care
- Maintain constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders
- Utilize human, material, and physical resources efficiently and effectively
- Participate in training, development and research within the nursing department
- Provision of support to nursing services
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Ms A Laubscher Tel No: (028) 551-1010
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