STAFF NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3

Department of Health

Salary: Grade 1: R229 440 per annum Grade 2: R272 778 per annum Grade 3: R319 071 per annum
Centre: Citrusdal Hospital, Cederberg Sub-district
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 33 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Staff Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Staff Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration at SANC as a Staff Nurse. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC a Staff Nurse. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, including night duty, weekends, and public holidays. Willingness to rotate between wards within the hospital. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to function effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Good communication and interpersonal relationships. Basic computer skills in MS Word and Outlook. Knowledge of relevant nursing legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of Health, Western Cape.

Duties

Development and implementation of basic patient care to all patients. Provide basic clinical nursing care. Effective utilisation of physical and financial resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Effective functioning within multidisciplinary team.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms L van Geems-Wolmarans Tel No: (022) 921-2153

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. 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).

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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