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Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General: Internal Medicine)
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 17:00
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Professional Nurse post (General Internal Medicine) at George Regional Hospital in three grades. Suits registered nurses with SANC registration and, for grades 2 and 3, many years of nursing experienc
- Provide quality patient care, plan and carry out nursing care, and teach nursing and other staff.
- Give advanced clinical nursing care and help clinical staff with surgical and medical procedures.
- Must have a nursing diploma or degree (or an equivalent qualification) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- Experience needed: none for Grade 1; at least 10 years for Grade 2; at least 20 years for Grade 3, all after SANC registration in General Nursing.
- Must be willing to work shifts, nights, weekends, public holidays, standby and overtime, and to rotate between departments.
- Based at George Regional Hospital. Enquiries: Ms SDL Louis, (044) 802-4376. No payment is required to apply; candidates may be called for a practical test.
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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.
- 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.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 3:
- A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Inherent requirement of the job:
- Willingness to work shifts, including day and night duty, weekends and public holidays.
- Standby duties, overtime, and to rotate within departments as required, in line with operational needs.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Basic Computer literacy (MS Office).
- Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written.
- Knowledge of the nursing processes & procedures as outlined in Nursing Act and SANC regulations.
- Professionalism, good Interpersonal communication skills, leadership skills and flexibility.
- Skills to plan, organize & coordinate the service by analysing, problem solving and decision making.
Duties
- Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning & implementation of nursing care and the education of nursing & other personnel.
- Render advanced clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with surgical & medical procedures.
- Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
- Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self- development.
- Display of core values of the Department of Health WCG in the execution of duties.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Ms SDL Louis Tel No: (044) 802-4376
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Candidates may be subject to a practical.
- 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).
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 451 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/606: PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: INTERNAL MEDICINE) Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services SALARY: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 per annum CENTRE: George Regional 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. 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. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, including day and night duty, weekends and public holidays. Standby duties, overtime, and to rotate within departments as required, in line with operational needs. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic Computer literacy (MS Office). Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written. Knowledge of the nursing processes & procedures as outlined in Nursing Act and SANC regulations. Professionalism, good Interpersonal communication skills, leadership skills and flexibility. Skills to plan, organize & coordinate the service by analysing, problem solving and decision making. DUTIES: Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning & implementation of nursing care and the education of nursing & other personnel. Render advanced clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with surgical & medical procedures. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self- development. Display of core values of the Department of Health WCG in the execution of duties. ENQUIRIES: Ms SDL Louis Tel No: (044) 802-4376 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subject to a practical. 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).