PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL NURSING)

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 per annum
Centre: Neuro Rehab (X2 Posts) and Nursing Relief (X1 Post), Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 16 November 2026
Circular: No 39 of 2026

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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. OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) AS A General Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration with SANC as a professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as a professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, overtime, weekends and public holidays to meet operational requirements. Willingness to rotate to other wards when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills); Knowledge and understanding of Nursing processes, procedures and other relevant legal and ethical practises. Computer Literacy in MS Office and MS outlook. Good Communication skills (both written and verbal). Ability to function independently as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care. Good report writing skills.

Duties

Provision of optimal, holistic, Nursing Care within set standards and within a professional, legal framework as a Professional Nurse. Effective utilisation of human and financial resources to ensure optimal operational function. Participation in training, development, and research within the nursing department. Delivering a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution. Maintaining ethical standards and promoting professional growth and self-development. Supporting and participating in interdisciplinary team functioning to ensure comprehensive rehabilitation service delivery. Contributing to discharge planning for integration of patients into home and community. Assist nursing staff in the application of nursing care processes and procedures.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Ms V Abrahams Tel No: (021) 370-2407

Note

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

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 30 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 October 2026.