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Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Orthopaedics)Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Closes Friday 20 November 2026 at 17:00
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Professional nurse post in orthopaedic nursing at Tygerberg Hospital. Suits registered nurses with an orthopaedic nursing qualification and several years of nursing experience.
- Duties: plan and give nursing care to orthopaedic patients, supervise specialised clinical nursing care, and teach nursing staff.
- Must have: registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse, and a post-basic or postgraduate diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing accredited with the SANC.
- Experience: Grade 1 needs at least 4 years of nursing after SANC registration. Grade 2 needs at least 14 years, including at least 10 years of orthopaedic experience after the specialty qualification.
- Work conditions: shifts, weekends and public holidays, and willingness to rotate within the Orthopaedics module.
- No payment is needed to apply. Candidates without full registration may apply, but must show proof of registration application and fee payment by the interview day. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) 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, accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science:
- Orthopaedic Nursing.
- (R212).
- OR A 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Orthopaedic Nursing.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 10 years of this period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification or Post Graduate diploma in the relevant speciality.
- Inherent requirement of the job:
- Will be required to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
- Willingness to rotate within the Orthopaedics module.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Basic computer literacy.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy related to the nursing speciality.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure.
- Display core values of the Department of Health and Wellness (WCG) on the execution of duties while practicing within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service.
Duties
- Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning and implementation of nursing care plans and the education of the nursing personnel as a Professional Nurse in the specific speciality clinical area.
- Render and supervise specialised clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with procedures within the specific clinical speciality unit.
- Utilize human, material and physical resources and development of self and others.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Candidates who are not in possession of 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 Post Graduate diploma in the relevant speciality.
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 192 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/212: PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: ORTHOPAEDICS) SALARY: Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum CENTRE: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) 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, accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Orthopaedic Nursing. (R212). OR A 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Orthopaedic Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of this period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification or Post Graduate diploma in the relevant speciality. Inherent requirement of the job: Will be required to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Willingness to rotate within the Orthopaedics module. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy. Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy related to the nursing speciality. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure. Display core values of the Department of Health and Wellness (WCG) on the execution of duties while practicing within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service. DUTIES: Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning and implementation of nursing care plans and the education of the nursing personnel as a Professional Nurse in the specific speciality clinical area. Render and supervise specialised clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with procedures within the specific clinical speciality unit. Utilize human, material and physical resources and development of self and others. ENQUIRIES: Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of 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 Post Graduate diploma in the relevant speciality.