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Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General Nursing)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Closes Monday 16 November 2026 at 17:00
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Three Professional Nurse posts (Grades 1 to 3, General Nursing) at the Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre, in Neuro Rehab and Nursing Relief. Suits registered nurses willing to work shifts and rotate
- Three posts: two in Neuro Rehab and one in Nursing Relief, at the Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre.
- Salary ranges from R337 359 (Grade 1) to R495 423 (Grade 3) per year. Grade 2 is R411 978.
- Must have a nursing diploma or degree that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse.
- Grade 2 needs at least 10 years of relevant nursing experience after SANC registration. Grade 3 needs at least 20 years.
- Duties include nursing care, discharge planning, supporting the rehabilitation team, and training and research in the nursing department.
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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.
- OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- OR A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) AS A General Nurse.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration with SANC as a professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 3:
- A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as a professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Willingness to work shifts, overtime, weekends and public holidays to meet operational requirements.
- Willingness to rotate to other wards when required.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills);
- Knowledge and understanding of Nursing processes, procedures and other relevant legal and ethical practises.
- Computer Literacy in MS Office and MS outlook.
- Good Communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Ability to function independently as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care.
- Good report writing skills.
Duties
- Provision of optimal, holistic, Nursing Care within set standards and within a professional, legal framework as a Professional Nurse.
- Effective utilisation of human and financial resources to ensure optimal operational function.
- Participation in training, development, and research within the nursing department.
- Delivering a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution.
- Maintaining ethical standards and promoting professional growth and self-development.
- Supporting and participating in interdisciplinary team functioning to ensure comprehensive rehabilitation service delivery.
- Contributing to discharge planning for integration of patients into home and community.
- Assist nursing staff in the application of nursing care processes and procedures.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Ms V Abrahams Tel No: (021) 370-2407
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 300 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/380: PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL NURSING) (X3 POSTS) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services SALARY: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 per annum CENTRE: Neuro Rehab (X2 Posts) and Nursing Relief (X1 Post), Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre 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. OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) AS A General Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration with SANC as a professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as a professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, overtime, weekends and public holidays to meet operational requirements. Willingness to rotate to other wards when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills); Knowledge and understanding of Nursing processes, procedures and other relevant legal and ethical practises. Computer Literacy in MS Office and MS outlook. Good Communication skills (both written and verbal). Ability to function independently as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care. Good report writing skills. DUTIES: Provision of optimal, holistic, Nursing Care within set standards and within a professional, legal framework as a Professional Nurse. Effective utilisation of human and financial resources to ensure optimal operational function. Participation in training, development, and research within the nursing department. Delivering a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution. Maintaining ethical standards and promoting professional growth and self-development. Supporting and participating in interdisciplinary team functioning to ensure comprehensive rehabilitation service delivery. Contributing to discharge planning for integration of patients into home and community. Assist nursing staff in the application of nursing care processes and procedures. ENQUIRIES: Ms V Abrahams Tel No: (021) 370-2407 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.