This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
STAFF NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (SURGERY)
Department of Health
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
- Salary
- Grade 1: R229 440 per annum Grade 2: R272 778 per annum Grade 3: R319 071 per annum
- Centre
- George Regional Hospital
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 24 July 2026
- Circular
- No 24 of 2026
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse. Inherent requirement of the job: Will be required to work shifts, night duty, weekends, public holidays as well as overtime. It will be expected of the incumbent to rotate within the hospital. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge nursing processes & procedures as outlined in Nursing Act and SANC regulations. Training competencies include: Aseptic technique, Wound dressing. Basic pharmacology and mathematical skills to do calculation re dosages in medication. Basic principles of Health education. Knowledge of the nursing Care Process. Knowledge of medical legal hazards. Professionalism, good Interpersonal communication skills. Responsive, pro-active, flexible, assertive and supportive. Leadership skills.
Duties
Development and implementation of basic patient care. Provide basic clinical nursing care. Effective utilization of physical and financial resources. Maintain professional growth/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 D Williams Tel No: (044) 802-4538
Note
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subject to a practical. 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 on 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 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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