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

Government Entity	Western Cape - Department of Health and Wellness
Location	Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference Number	MHS434/2026
Salary	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).
Centre / Location	Victoria Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Source and Application	scubedonline.co.za/wcdh

Reference No: MHS434/2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Mrs. JJ Phillips: email: [email protected]

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).

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.

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.

Requirements

NoteCandidates 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. ExperienceGrade 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. Inherent requirements of the jobWillingness to work shifts, overtime, day and night duty, weekends and public holidays to meet the operational requirements.