Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: High Care) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

MHS434/2026

Location:

Victoria Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

REMUNERATION

Grade 1: R 495 423 - R 581 931 per annum, Grade 2: R 607 350 - R 752 913 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

14 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

28 Aug 2026, 5:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Ability to maintain professionalism and the display of core values of the Department of Health WCG in the execution of duties, while practisingwithin the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service. Skills to plan, organise & coordinate the service by analysing,problem solving & decision making. Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the Intensive and High care unit.Knowledge of practices or regimes within the relevant disciplines. Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

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. A post-basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General. Or 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. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Critical Care Nursing (Adult).

NOTE

Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for the 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 to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.

ENQUIRIES

Mrs. JJ Phillips: email: Jessica.phillips@westerncape.gov.za

EXPERIENCE

Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of this period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Provide an optimal, holistic, specialised Nursing Care within set standards and within a professional, legal framework as a Professional Nursein an Intensive and High care unit. Effective utilisation of Human and Material Resources. Participate in training, development and research.Supervise and assist Staff Nurses & Nursing Assistants. Deliver a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution. Practice Nursingand health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care. Order medication and stock control.

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Willingness to work shifts, overtime, day and night duty, weekends and public holidays to meet the operational requirements.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:

available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and

bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.