This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALITY: INTENSIVE CARE UNIT)
Department of Health
- Salary
- Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum
- Centre
- Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
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). Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 2. A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirement of the job: Ability and willingness to assist with shifts including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises. Willingness to rotate between ICU departments. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy. Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy related to the nursing specialty. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Good organizational skills and the ability to function under pressure. Display core values of the Department of Health and Wellness (WCG) on the execution of duties while practicing within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service.
Duties
(key result areas/outputs): Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning and implementation of nursing care plans and the education of the nursing personnel as a Professional Nurse in the specific specialty clinical area. Render and supervise specialized clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with procedures within the specific clinical specialty unit. Utilize human, material and physical resources and development of self and others.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Ms V Dubase, tel. no. (021) 938-4000
Note
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of 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 candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. -Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualification will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualification within the predetermined period of time.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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