PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL) (NURSING RELIEF
Department of Health and Wellness · Alexandra Hospital
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- PSC 37/291
- Salary band
- R 337 359
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: Alexandra 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 R880) 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 recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends and public holidays to meet the operational requirements. Prepared to work in all departments/ wards according to the operational needs of the hospital. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and understanding of nursing care processes, procedures, statuses, and other relevant legal and ethical practices. Computer literacy: MS Office, MS Outlook. Good Communication Skills and Report Writing. Appropriate experience in comprehensive nursing treatment and care to patients in a Mental Health Unit. Duties: Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilisation of resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Provision of Support to Nursing Services. Participation in training and research. Application instructions: for registration to register with the relevant Enquiries: Ms JE Isaacs Tel No: (021) 503-5000/5156 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 to register 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 a change in registration status). Closing Date: 2026-10-30T17:00:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i
- ✓diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) 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 recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing
- ✓Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing
- ✓Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends and public holidays to meet the operational requirements
- ✓Prepared to work in all departments/ wards according to the operational needs of the hospital
- ✓Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and understanding of nursing care processes, procedures, statuses, and other relevant legal and ethical practices
- ✓Computer literacy: MS Office, MS Outlook
Key responsibilities
- •Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework
- •Effective utilisation of resources
- •Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development
- •Provision of Support to Nursing Services
- •Participation in training and research
About Department of Health
The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.
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