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Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Theatre)
Garden Route District
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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Professional Nurse (Grade 1 to 2, Theatre specialty) at Oudtshoorn Hospital. Suits registered nurses with operating theatre training and several years of nursing experience.
- Duties: give specialised nursing care, work with a multi-disciplinary team, keep good records, teach health education, and support clinical practice development, education and research.
- Must have: nursing diploma or degree, registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse, and a post-basic or post-graduate qualification in operating theatre or peri-operative nursing.
- Experience: at least 4 years after SANC registration for Grade 1, or at least 14 years for Grade 2 (at least 10 of these after the specialty qualification).
- Also needed: a valid Code B/EB driver's licence, and willingness to work overtime, after hours, weekends, standby and public holidays when needed.
- Based at Oudtshoorn Hospital, Garden Route District. Staff may be asked to work across other institutions in the Ecosystem.
- Submit: your application. No payment is needed to apply. Shortlisted candidates will have a practical/written and oral assessment. Enquiries: Mr CB Olivier, (044) 203 7203/7344.
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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 accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science:
- Operating Theatre Nursing (212).
- OR A 4-year bachelor’s 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 Peri-operative 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/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
- Willingness to work overtime, after hours, weekends, standby duties and Public Holidays when needed.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Good communication skills.
- Supervisory skills and optimal utilisation of subordinates.
- Knowledge of operating theatre services within a hospital setting, occupational health/ staff wellness and principles of infection prevention and control.
- Ability to manage consumable resources effectively.
- Computer literacy (i.e.
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Duties
- Provide comprehensive specialized nursing care provided within a professional / legal framework.
- Participate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic health care, provide good documentation, care, planning and health education.
- To support and participate in clinical practice development initiatives, educational activities, and research.
- Effective utilization of human and financial resources.
- Provide support services to Supervisor and Nursing division.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Mr CB Olivier Tel No: (044) 203 -7203/ 7344
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment.
- 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 post graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
- It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform.
- Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 273 · open the PDF
POST 36/338: PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: THEATRE) Garden Route District SALARY: Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum (plus, a non-pensionable rural allowance of 8% of the basic annual salary) CENTRE: Oudtshoorn Hospital 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 accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre Nursing (212). OR A 4-year bachelor’s 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 Peri-operative 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/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to work overtime, after hours, weekends, standby duties and Public Holidays when needed. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills. Supervisory skills and optimal utilisation of subordinates. Knowledge of operating theatre services within a hospital setting, occupational health/ staff wellness and principles of infection prevention and control. Ability to manage consumable resources effectively. Computer literacy (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). DUTIES: Provide comprehensive specialized nursing care provided within a professional / legal framework. Participate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic health care, provide good documentation, care, planning and health education. To support and participate in clinical practice development initiatives, educational activities, and research. Effective utilization of human and financial resources. Provide support services to Supervisor and Nursing division. ENQUIRIES: Mr CB Olivier Tel No: (044) 203 -7203/ 7344 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment. 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 post graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.