Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (2 posts) (Trauma and Emergency) (Theatre) (Permanent position)

Government Entity	Western Cape - Department of Health and Wellness
Location	Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference Number	MHS509/2026
Salary	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).
Centre / Location	Mitchells Plain District Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Source and Application	scubedonline.co.za/wcdh

Reference No: MHS509/2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Mr R Geswindt, tel: (021) 377-4410

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).

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Ability to interpret basic clinical signs and symptoms. Knowledge of Nursing Practices and IPC, control measures and practices. Good communication skills. Basic Computer Literacy. Self-discipline.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Development and implementation of basic patient care plans. Provide basic clinical nursing care. Effective utilisation of resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.

Experience

Grade1: None Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years recognisable nursing experience as a Staff nurse after registration with the SANC Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years recognisable experience as an enrolled nurse after registration with the SANC.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Staff Nurse.

Inherent requirements of the job

Willingness to work shifts, night duty, weekends and public holidays as well as overtime. Ability to lift and turn patients, stand long hours and lift heavy equipment. Willingness to rotate between departments.

Minimum educational qualification

Qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Staff Nurse.

Note

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).

Requirements

ExperienceGrade1: None Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years recognisable nursing experience as a Staff nurse after registration with the SANC Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years recognisable experience as an enrolled nurse after registration with the SANC. Inherent requirements of the jobWillingness to work shifts, night duty, weekends and public holidays as well as overtime. Ability to lift and turn patients, stand long hours and lift heavy equipment. Willingness to rotate between departments. NoteNo 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).