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Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 to 2 (Primary Health Care)Saldanha PHC (Stationed at Saldanha Bay Clinic), Saldanha Bay Sub-district
West Coast District
Closes Friday 20 November 2026 at 17:00
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Clinical Nurse Practitioner post at Saldanha PHC, Saldanha Bay Clinic, for registered nurses with post-basic training who run primary health care programmes. Grade 1 to Grade 2.
- Duties include running curative care, child health, women's health and HAST programmes, and acting as a patient advocate.
- Must be registered with the SANC as a Professional Nurse, with a nursing diploma or degree.
- Grade 1 needs at least 4 years of nursing experience after SANC registration; Grade 2 needs at least 14 years.
- Grade 2 also needs at least 10 years of experience in the specific specialty after the post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma.
- A valid driver's licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel are required.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year diploma in Clinical Nursing Science:
- Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R48).
- OR A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification OR a post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel.
- 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.
- Knowledge and application of Ideal Clinic and National Core Standards.
- Knowledge of Community Orientated Primary Care.
Duties
- Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Curative Programs within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
- Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Child Health within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
- Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Women’s Health within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
- Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant HAST programs within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
- The effective provision of high-quality services measured by outcomes of all of the quality assurance activities.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Ms AR Louw Tel No: (022) 709-5067
Notes from the department
- 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 to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification or a postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 194 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/214: CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER GRADE 1 TO 2 (PRIMARY HEALTH CARE) West Coast District SALARY: Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum CENTRE: Saldanha PHC (Stationed at Saldanha Bay Clinic), Saldanha Bay Sub-district REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R48). OR A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification OR a post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel. 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. Knowledge and application of Ideal Clinic and National Core Standards. Knowledge of Community Orientated Primary Care. DUTIES: Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Curative Programs within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care. Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Child Health within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care. Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Women’s Health within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care. Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant HAST programs within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care. The effective provision of high-quality services measured by outcomes of all of the quality assurance activities. ENQUIRIES: Ms AR Louw Tel No: (022) 709-5067 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 to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification or a postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty.