Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (Permanent position)

Government Entity	Western Cape - Department of Health and Wellness
Location	Riversdale, Western Cape
Reference Number	GRD111/2026
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	Riversdale Hospital, Garden Route District
Source and Application	scubedonline.co.za/wcdh

Reference No: GRD111/2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Mr N.L. Mphato, Tel. no. (028) 713 - 8643

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).

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.

Inherent requirements of the job

Willingness to work shifts, night duty, including weekends, public holidays as well as overtime. Willingness to assist in the other wards in the hospital when needed.

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.

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.

Minimum educational qualification

Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.

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). It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

Requirements

Inherent requirements of the jobWillingness to work shifts, night duty, including weekends, public holidays as well as overtime. Willingness to assist in the other wards in the hospital when needed. ExperienceGrade 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. NoteNo 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). It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.