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Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (Neonatal)New Somerset Hospital
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Closes Friday 20 November 2026 at 17:00
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Staff nurse (neonatal) post at New Somerset Hospital, Metro Health Services. Grades 1 to 3 are based on years of nursing experience after SANC enrolled nurse registration.
- Provide basic clinical nursing care and help make basic patient care plans.
- Must be registered with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse, or be applying for that registration under the conditions in the note.
- Grade 2 needs at least 10 years of nursing experience after SANC enrolled nurse registration; Grade 3 needs at least 20 years.
- Salaries: Grade 1 R229 440, Grade 2 R272 778, Grade 3 R319 071 per year.
- Must be willing to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends and public holidays, and help in all departments when needed.
- The text states no payment is required to apply. No closing date is given in the text.
Generated by claude-haiku-5-5 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 209 (opens in new tab)
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None.
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse.
- Grade 3:
- A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, and public holidays to meet the operational requirements.
- Must be prepared to assist in all departments according to operational requirements.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Effective communication skills Practical knowledge and experience of basic nursing care in a hospital setting.
- Interpersonal skills.
Duties
- Provide basic clinical nursing care.
- Development and implementation of basic patient care plans.
- Facilitate the provision of health care and education according to individual needs of patients, family and community.
- Effective utilization of resources.
- Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
- Reporting on patient safety and adverse incidents.
- Effective record keeping.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Ms S Basardien Tel No: (021) 402-6485
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 a change in registration status)
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 209 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/241: STAFF NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (NEONATAL) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services SALARY: Grade 1: R229 440 per annum Grade 2: R272 778 per annum Grade 3: R319 071 per annum CENTRE: New Somerset Hospital REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, and public holidays to meet the operational requirements. Must be prepared to assist in all departments according to operational requirements. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Effective communication skills Practical knowledge and experience of basic nursing care in a hospital setting. Interpersonal skills. DUTIES: Provide basic clinical nursing care. Development and implementation of basic patient care plans. Facilitate the provision of health care and education according to individual needs of patients, family and community. Effective utilization of resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Reporting on patient safety and adverse incidents. Effective record keeping. ENQUIRIES: Ms S Basardien Tel No: (021) 402-6485 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 a change in registration status)