This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY)
Department of Health
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
- Salary
- Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum
- Centre
- Wesfleur Hospital
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General (R212) or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency (R212) or 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification ( R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited in Emergency Nursing OR Critical Care Nursing (Adult). Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC 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 requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, overtime and public holidays to meet the operational requirements. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Communication skills. Sound knowledge and understanding of nursing and health service-related acts, legislation and policies. Leadership and sound interpersonal and motivational skills. Computer literacy (MS Word, Outlook and Excel). Ability to facilitate and promote training. Analytical thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills.
Duties
Provide optimal, holistic specialized nursing care within set standards and professional/legal framework. Assist with management of people management services within the Department and compliance to professional, legal, and ethical regulations governing nursing practice. Effective utilization of financial and physical resources within the department. Ensure the promotion of Quality Assurance, Infection Control and Prevention & Occupational Health & Safety within the Department including efficient and accurate documentation, statistical data collection, capturing, and participation in research activities as well as liaise, advise and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure continuity of quality client care. Deliver a support service to the Operational Manager, act as shift leader and ensure effective coordination of the Nursing Division after hours whilst maintaining professional growth and ethical standards and self-development.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Ms. LA Abrahams Tel No: (021) 816-5000
Note
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 a predetermined period of time. 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 candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.
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