Nursing assistants x4 , Staff Nurse x5 posts at Western Cape Dept of Health for SANC registered candidates
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- Jun 20, 2025
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PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health it is our intention with this
advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in
employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination
POST 20/114 : STAFF NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (ORTHOPAEDIC AND UROLOGY)
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R220 614 per annum
Grade 2: R262 287 per annum
Grade 3: R306 798 per annum
CENTRE : George Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualifications: Qualification that allows registration with
the SANC as a Staff Nurse. Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade
2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after
registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years
appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the
SANC as Staff Nurse. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to perform
duties at irregular hours, including night duty, overtime and relief work in the
Departments to ensure effective provision of services. It will be expected of the
incumbent to rotate. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge nursing
processes and procedures as outlined in Nursing Act and SANC regulations.
Training competencies include, Aseptic technique, Wound dressing. Basic
pharmacology and mathematical skills to do calculation re dosages in
medication. Basic principles of Health education. Knowledge of the nursing
Care Process. Knowledge of medical legal hazards. Professionalism, good
Interpersonal communication skills. Responsive, pro-active, flexible, assertive
and supportive Leadership skills.
DUTIES : Development and implementation of basic patient care. Provide basic clinical
nursing care. Effective utilization of physical and financial resources Maintain
professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
ENQUIRIES : Ms LK De Goede Tel No: (044) 802-4352
POST 20/115 : STAFF NURSE: GRADE 1 TO 3 (TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY)
Garden Route District
SALARY : Grade 1: R220 614 per annum
Grade 2: R262 287 per annum
Grade 3: R306 798 per annum
CENTRE : Mossel Bay Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with
the SANC as a Staff Nurse. Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None.
Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in
nursing after registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse. Grade 3: A minimum
of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration
with the SANC as a Staff Nurse. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness
to work shifts, day and night duty and overtime. Willingness to rotate to other
wards within the hospital when needed. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Good communication skills. Self- discipline and motivation.
DUTIES : Provide basic clinical nursing care. Development and implementation of basic
patient care plans. Effective utilization of resources. Maintain professional
growth/ethical standards and self-development. Take actions to improve quality
of nursing care. Participate in infection prevention and control.
ENQUIRIES : Ms JA Mahlangu Tel No: (044) 604 - 6104
POST 20/116 : STAFF NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (X2 POSTS)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R220 614 per annum
Grade 2: R262 287 per annum
Grade 3: R306 798 per annum
CENTRE : Valkenberg Hospital (X1 Post)
William Slater House (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with
the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Staff Nurse. Registration with
a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse. Experience:
Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable
experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse. Grade
3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after
registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse. Inherent requirements of the job:
Willingness to work overtime, nightshift, weekends and public holidays.
Willingness to rotate within the hospital in different wards. 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. Good communications skills.
DUTIES : Provide basic clinical nursing care. Development and implementation of basic
patient care plans. Effective utilization of resources. Maintain professional
growth/ethical standards and self-development.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Mbalane Tel No: (021) 440 3257
POST 20/117 : STAFF NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (OUTPATIENTS SERVICES)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R220 614 per annum
Grade 2: R262 287 per annum
Grade 3: R306 798 per annum
CENTRE : Victoria Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with
the SANC as a Staff Nurse. Registration with a Professional Council: Current
registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None.
Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in
nursing after registration as Staff Nurse with the SANC. Grade 3: A minimum
of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as
Staff Nurse with the SANC. Inherent requirements of the job: Willing to work
shifts, day and night duty, overtime, public holidays and weekends. Willingness
to assist and rotate through the hospital as needed. Competencies (knowledge/
skills): Good communication skills (both written and verbal) Self- discipline and
motivation.
DUTIES : Development and implementation of basic patient care plans. Provide basic
clinical care. Effective utilization of resources. Maintain professional
growth/ethical standards and self-development. Participate in infection
prevention and control.
ENQUIRIES : Ms MAT Dubru-Shunmugam: email: Mary.Dubru@westerncape.gov.za
POST 20/118 : NURSING ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (MALE WARD)
Garden Route District
SALARY : Grade 1: R174 261 per annum
Grade 2: R203 271 per annum
Grade 3: R239 559 per annum
CENTRE : Mossel Bay Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with
the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Experience: Grade 1:
None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience
in nursing after registration as Nursing Assistant with the SANC. Grade 3: A
minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after
registration as Nursing Assistant with the SANC. Inherent requirements of the
job: Willing to work shifts, day and night duty and overtime. Willingness to rotate
to other wards within the hospital when needed. Competencies (knowledge/
skills): Good communication skills. Self- discipline and motivation.
DUTIES : Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Provide basic nursing care. Assist
patients with activities of daily living which include patient hygiene, nutritional
status, mobility and elimination needs. Maintain professional growth, ethical
standards and self-development. Record keeping.
ENQUIRIES : Ms JA Mahlangu Tel No: (044) 604 - 6104
POST 20/119 : NURSING ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (X5 POSTS)
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R174 261 per annum
Grade 2: R203 271 per annum
Grade 3: R239 559 per annum
CENTRE : Worcester Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with
SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing
Assistant. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years
appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the
SANC as Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/
recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Nursing
Assistant. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to work shifts during the day
and night, weekends and public holidays and overtime when required by
supervisor. Willingness to rotate within different Functional Business Units.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound knowledge of SANC Regulation
which prescribe nursing practice. The ability to function independently in a
multi-disciplinary team and the ability to direct the team to ensure quality
nursing care. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to deal with
conflict situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
DUTIES : Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care). Provide elementary
clinical nursing care. Effective utilization of physical and financial resources.
Maintain professional growth / ethical standards and self-development.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Bruiners Tel No: (023) 348-1104
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for the post. Shortlisted
candidates will be subjected to a practical test. 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 change in registration status). The pool of applicants will be
considered for similar vacant posts within Worcester Regional Hospital for a
period of 3 months from date of advert.
CLOSING DATE : 30 June 2025
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