POST 06/359 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: MIXED WARD) 
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R324 384 per annum
Grade 2: R396 132 per annum
Grade 3: R476 367 per annum
CENTRE : Worcester Regional Hospital

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse and Midwife. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirement of the job: Ability to work shifts during the day and night, weekends and public holidays and overtime when required by supervisor. Willingness to rotate within different Functional Business Units. Competencies (knowledge/skills): The ability to function independently in a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to direct the team to ensure quality nursing care. Good problem solving, motivational and leadership skills.

DUTIES : Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality patient care). Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice). Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Ensure accurate collection and recording of data. Render support to the supervisor and colleagues.

ENQUIRIES : Mr S Bruiners Tel No: (023) 348-1104
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs.

NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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). The pool of applicants will be considered for vacancies within Worcester Regional Hospital for a period of 3 months from date of advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.

CLOSING DATE : 06 March 2026, 17:00 PM