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PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: MEDICAL WARD)

Department of Health and Wellness · Victoria Hospital

Closing date
18 September 2026
Reference
PSC 32/349
Salary band
R 337 359
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Reviewed 4 September 2026

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About this role

Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: Victoria Hospital Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 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. 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 a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Must be willing to assist or rotate to other wards within the institution. Willingness to work shifts, night shift and overtime when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Nursing Care processes and procedures Nursing Act. Problem-solving and decision-making. Report writing skills. Health promotion and team building. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Duties: 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. Enquiries: Mrs T Kunz, (Office number) Te l N o: (021) 799-1169 or email: Thalita.kunz@westerncape.gov.za Notes: 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 on health professionals 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)”. 298 Closing Date: 2026-09-18T17:00:00+02:00

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
  • 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 a Professional Nurse
  • Experience: Grade 1: None
  • Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing
  • Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing
  • Inherent requirements of the job: Must be willing to assist or rotate to other wards within the institution
  • Willingness to work shifts, night shift and overtime when required
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Nursing Care processes and procedures Nursing Act

Key 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