Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (Children Ward) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

GRD103/2026

Location:

Oudtshoorn Hospital, Garden Route District

REMUNERATION

Grade 1: R 229 440 per annum, Grade 2: R 272 778 per annum, Grade 3: R 319 071 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.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Willingness to work shifts, night duty, including weekends, public holidays as well as overtime. Willingness to assists in the other wards in the hospital and at the clinics in the Sub-district when needed.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Good communication and interpersonal relationships. Self- discipline and motivation. Ability to work in a team across the service platforms.

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.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Development and implementation of basic patient care plans. Provide basic clinical nursing care. Effective utilization of physical and financial 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 WR Abrahams, tel. no. (044) 203 - 7203

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be required to undergo a practical assessment. 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 to 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).

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.

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.