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Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General: Surgery and Post Natal)
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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Two professional nurse posts at Worcester Regional Hospital, Chief Directorate Rural Health Services, in Grades 1 to 3 for general nursing (surgery and post natal). Suits registered nurses.
- Duties include supervising the nursing plan, setting standards for quality nursing, and practising in line with nursing laws and rules.
- You must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. You need a nursing diploma or degree, or a 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing, or an equivalent qualification.
- Grade 1 needs no experience. Grade 2 needs at least 10 years of nursing experience after SANC registration in General Nursing. Grade 3 needs at least 20 years of nursing experience after SANC registration in General Nursing.
- The job needs shift work during the day and night, weekends, public holidays and overtime when needed. You must be willing to rotate between different Functional Business Units.
- Based at Worcester Regional Hospital.
- No payment is needed to apply. Applicants who are not yet registered may apply, but they must show proof of registration application and fee payment on or before the interview day.
- The closing date is not stated in the text. Enquiries: Mr S Bruiners, (023) 348-1104.
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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 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 as a Professional Nurse.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None.
- 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:
- Ability to work shifts during the day and night, weekends and public holidays and overtime when required by supervisor.
- Willingness to rotate within different Functional Business Units.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- The ability to function independently in a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to direct the team to ensure quality nursing care.
- Good problem solving, motivational and leadership skills.
Duties
- Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality patient care).
- Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice).
- Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care.
- Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
- Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
- Ensure accurate collection and recording of data.
- Render support to the supervisor and colleagues.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Mr S Bruiners Tel No: (023) 348-1104
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- 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 36 of 2026 · page 284 · open the PDF
POST 36/355: PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: SURGERY AND POST NATAL) (X2 POSTS) 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: Worcester 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 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 as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. 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: Ability to work shifts during the day and night, weekends and public holidays and overtime when required by supervisor. Willingness to rotate within different Functional Business Units. Competencies (knowledge/skills): The ability to function independently in a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to direct the team to ensure quality nursing care. Good problem solving, motivational and leadership skills. DUTIES: Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality patient care). Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice). Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Ensure accurate collection and recording of data. Render support to the supervisor and colleagues. ENQUIRIES: Mr S Bruiners Tel No: (023) 348-1104 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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).