STAFF NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (THEATRE AND CSSD)

Department of Health

Salary: Grade 1: R229 440 per annum Grade 2: R272 778 per annum Grade 3: R319 071 per annum
Centre: Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Sub-district
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with SANC as an Enrolled Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with SANC as an Enrolled Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after-hours, night duty, weekends and overtime when necessary. Willingness to work in all departments(wards) of nursing according to operational needs per rotational schedule. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the Nursing Act and relevant regulations. Knowledge of the Medicines Control Act, Mental Health Care Act, Child Health Act, and other relevant legislation. Good communication, planning and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and enhance patient care through implementation of SOP’s, policies and guidelines.

Duties

Development and implementation of basic patient care plans. Provide clinical nursing care. Effective utilisation of resources. Maintain Professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.

Where to send your application

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries

Ms S Van Wyk Tel No: (022) 709-5079

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 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 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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