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PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY NURSING

Department of Health and Wellness · Mossel Bay Hospital

Closing date
18 September 2026
Reference
PSC 32/337
Salary band
R 495 423
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Reviewed 4 September 2026

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About this role

Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: Mossel Bay Hospital Salary: Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum 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 Advance Midwifery and Neonatal 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 Midwifery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as 290 a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, night duty, overtime, public holidays and weekends. Willingness to assist in other departments within the facility when needed. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills (both written and verbal). Appropriate supervisory skills and optimal utilisation of subordinates. Knowledge of Maternal & Neonatal Health Care services within a hospital setting, occupational health/ staff wellness and principles of infection prevention and -control. Ability to manage consumable resources effectively. Computer literacy. Duties: Provision of specialized quality patient care and health service delivery. Effective implementation of infection control policies and health and safety legislation. Effective utilization of all human- and physical resources. Assist with Financial management and cost containment. Participate in health research, data collection & quality improvement initiatives. Provision of Support to Nursing Services. Enquiries: Ms JA Mahlangu Te l N o: (044) 604 – 6104 Notes: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment. 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 be

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i
  • 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 Advance Midwifery and Neonatal 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 Midwifery
  • Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse
  • Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
  • Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as 290 a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
  • At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty
  • Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, night duty, overtime, public holidays and weekends

Key responsibilities

  • Provision of specialized quality patient care and health service delivery
  • Effective implementation of infection control policies and health and safety legislation
  • Effective utilization of all human- and physical resources
  • Assist with Financial management and cost containment
  • Participate in health research, data collection & quality improvement initiatives
  • Provision of Support to Nursing Services