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Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General Nursing)
West Coast District
Closes Monday 16 November 2026 at 17:00
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Professional nurse post at Radie Kotze Hospital in the West Coast District, for registered nurses with general nursing qualifications and SANC registration, at Grades 1 to 3.
- Provide holistic nursing care to set standards within the professional and legal framework.
- Must hold a nursing diploma or degree that allows SANC registration as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse.
- Grade 2 needs 10 years of nursing experience after SANC registration; Grade 3 needs 20 years.
- Duties include shift, night, weekend and standby work, rotation to other departments (not Maternity), and training and research.
- Based at Radie Kotze Hospital, West Coast District.
- No payment is required to apply. Shortlisted candidates will have a practical test.
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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 the SANC as Professional Nurse or General Nurse.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None.
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- Grade 3:
- A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after-hours, night duty and weekend cover for nursing.
- Willingness to travel, work extra hours and be on standby.
- Rotate to other Departments, excluding Maternity department.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control, control measures and practices.
- Knowledge of Nursing practices.
- Problem solving, report writing, liaison and facilitation skills.
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
Duties
- Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework.
- Effective utilisation of resources.
- Participation in training and research.
- Provision of Support to Nursing Services.
- Maintain professional/ethical standards and self-development.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Ms TJ Fredericks Tel No: (022) 814- 0462 / (022) 931-2140
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test.
- 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 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 39 of 2026 · page 301 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/381: PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL NURSING) West Coast District SALARY: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 per annum CENTRE: Radie Kotze Hospital 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 the SANC as Professional Nurse or General Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after-hours, night duty and weekend cover for nursing. Willingness to travel, work extra hours and be on standby. Rotate to other Departments, excluding Maternity department. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control, control measures and practices. Knowledge of Nursing practices. Problem solving, report writing, liaison and facilitation skills. Good interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). DUTIES: Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilisation of resources. Participation in training and research. Provision of Support to Nursing Services. Maintain professional/ethical standards and self-development. ENQUIRIES: Ms TJ Fredericks Tel No: (022) 814- 0462 / (022) 931-2140 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. 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 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).