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Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General: PHC)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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Professional Nurse post (Grades 1 to 3) at Bishop Lavis CHC in Metro Health Services. Suits nurses registered with the SANC who can supervise and deliver primary health care nursing.
- Provide direction and supervision for quality nursing care in primary health care.
- Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- Grade 1 needs no experience after registration; Grade 2 needs 10 years and Grade 3 needs 20 years of nursing experience after registration.
- Must be willing to work after hours and rotate within the facility, and be computer literate in MS Office and Outlook.
- Based at Bishop Lavis CHC. Candidates will take a practical or written test and an oral test.
- Enquiries: Mr. X Mphafa, (021) 508-4643. No closing date is 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 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as 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 SANC as a 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/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 3:
- A Minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Willingness to work after hours.
- Willingness to rotate within the facility.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Knowledge of grievance procedure and disciplinary legislation.
- Knowledge and understanding of nursing Code of Ethics and Professional Practice of the SANC of Nursing Standard of Practice and scope of practice.
- Computer literate in MS Office (Excel, Word and Power point) and MS Outlook.
Duties
- Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive nursing care within the Primary Health Care context.
- Maintain ethical practice within legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Maintain a constructive working relationship with all relevant stakeholders of the Primary Health Care Team.
- Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
- Participate in training programmes and research activities.
- Maintain workplace disciplinary of sub-ordinates.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Mr. X Mphafa Tel No: (021) 508-4643
Notes from the department
Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral 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 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 a change in registration status)”
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 285 · open the PDF
POST 36/357: PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: PHC) 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: Bishop Lavis CHC 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 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 SANC as a 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/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 3: A Minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work after hours. Willingness to rotate within the facility. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of grievance procedure and disciplinary legislation. Knowledge and understanding of nursing Code of Ethics and Professional Practice of the SANC of Nursing Standard of Practice and scope of practice. Computer literate in MS Office (Excel, Word and Power point) and MS Outlook. DUTIES: Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive nursing care within the Primary Health Care context. Maintain ethical practice within legal and regulatory frameworks. Maintain a constructive working relationship with all relevant stakeholders of the Primary Health Care Team. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Participate in training programmes and research activities. Maintain workplace disciplinary of sub-ordinates. ENQUIRIES: Mr. X Mphafa Tel No: (021) 508-4643 NOTE: Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral 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 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 a change in registration status)”