• Full Time
  • Cape Town, South Africa

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness provides public healthcare services to the people of the Western Cape province in South Africa.

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience: 0 – 20 years
  • Location: Western Cape
  • Job Field: Medical / Healthcare

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement basic patient care plans.
  • Provide basic clinical nursing care.
  • Use resources effectively.
  • Maintain professional growth, ethical standards, and personal development.
  • Take steps to improve the quality of nursing care.
  • Participate in infection prevention and control.

Requirements

  • Good communication skills.
  • Self-discipline and motivation.
  • A qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Staff Nurse.
  • Registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.
  • Willingness to work extended hours, after hours, and on outreach projects.
  • Willingness to rotate to hospital facilities and other clinics in the sub-district when needed.

Experience

  • Grade 1: No prior experience required.
  • Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years of appropriate nursing experience after registration as a Staff Nurse with the SANC.
  • Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years of appropriate nursing experience after registration as a Staff Nurse with the SANC.

Additional Information

  • No payment is required when applying for this position.
  • Candidates will undergo written, practical, and oral assessments.
  • Candidates without the required registration may apply, but must provide proof of application for registration with the relevant council and payment of fees before the interview.
  • This applies only to first-time registrants or those changing registration status.
  • Applications will be considered for vacancies in the Garden Route District for three months from the advert date, if the job title, functions, requirements, and salary level match.

Salary

  • Grade 1: R 220 614 per annum
  • Grade 2: R 262 287 per annum
  • Grade 3: R 306 798 per annum

Annual salary plus service benefits, including a 13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing allowance, and medical aid allowance.

Application Method

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness official application process. Never pay any application, training, or certification fees before being offered a job.

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