• Full Time
  • Medical / Healthcare, South Africa

Eastern Cape Department: Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism

The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism aims for a province where economic growth and good environmental management support sustainable development. Its main goal is to drive innovation for sustainable progress, with objectives to boost organizational performance and promote local economic and environmental efforts.

Staff Nurse (5 Posts)

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors, National Certificate
  • Experience 0 – 20 years
  • Location Eastern Cape
  • Job Field Medical / Healthcare

JOB TITLE: Staff Nurse (5 Posts)

  • CONTRACT DURATION: 5 Months
  • REF NO: ECHEALTH/SN/ORT/S16/39/10/2025
  • CENTRE: OR Tambo District

Salary

  • Grade 1: R 220 614 – R 250 500 per annum (OSD)
  • Grade 2: R 262 287 – R 298 932 per annum (OSD)
  • Grade 3: R 306 798 – R 382 107 per annum (OSD)

Requirements

  • A qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Staff Nurse.
  • Current registration with SANC as a Staff Nurse.
  • Grade 1: No experience required.
  • Grade 2: At least 10 years of appropriate nursing experience after registering as a Staff Nurse.
  • Grade 3: At least 20 years of appropriate nursing experience after registering as a Staff Nurse.

Duties

  • Perform duties under the direct supervision of a Professional Nurse, as required by the Nursing Act.
  • Provide nursing care, including multi-task duties that are structured and mostly well-defined, such as:
  • Carry out nursing care plans for patients.
  • Monitor vital signs and watch for reactions to medications and treatments.
  • Support hygiene, comfort, and reassurance for patients.
  • Oversee fluid balance, oxygen levels, and sensory functions of patients.
  • Help with healing wounds, fractures, and skin protection.
  • Prepare for and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures done by registered professionals.
  • Prepare for and assist with ward-specific procedures and anesthetics.
  • Care for dying and deceased patients.
  • Guide relatives or friends to the right person for questions or in cases of loss.
  • Help the sister-in-charge create a safe and therapeutic environment that follows standard procedures. Occasionally, suggest possible actions based on these procedures.
  • Assist medical and other nursing professionals with their work.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the Eastern Cape Department of Health’s official channels. Submit your application as per the department’s guidelines for this position.

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