LocationCape Town, Western Cape
    Directorate / ComponentMetro Health Services
    SalaryGrade 1: R181 230 per annum Grade 2: R211 401 per annum Grade 3: R249 141 per annum
    Centre / LocationNew Somerset Hospital
    Closing DateSeptember 28, 2026
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    Requirements

    Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant. Registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and night duty as well as overtime when necessary. Willingness to rotate to other wards and between departments in the facility when needed. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi- disciplinary team. Good communication and interpersonal relationships. Knowledge of relevant nursing legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of Health, Western Cape. Ability to work in a high stress environment.

    Duties

    Assist and support patients with activities of daily living and physical self-care, carried out under the supervision of the Professional Nurse. Provide elementary clinical nursing care to patients under the supervision of the Professional Nurse. Maintain professional growth and ethical standards and seek learning opportunities/self-development. Function within multi-disciplinary team. Effective utilization of resources. Provide ongoing health education to patients and next of kin. Record keeping.

    Enquiries

    Ms S Basardien Tel No: (021) 402-6485

    Notes

    No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 on 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).

    Source / Circular Reference

    PSV Circular 32 of 2026, Post 32/358