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Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (Psychogeriatric Ward)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Closes Monday 16 November 2026 at 17:00
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Staff Nurse posts in the psychogeriatric ward at Alexandra Hospital, Grades 1 to 3. Suits registered SANC Staff Nurses; Grades 2 and 3 need 10 or 20 years of nursing experience.
- Duties include making and carrying out basic patient care plans and giving basic clinical nursing care.
- You must be registered with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.
- Grade 1 needs no experience. Grade 2 needs at least 10 years of nursing experience after SANC registration. Grade 3 needs at least 20 years.
- You must be willing to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends and public holidays, and help in other departments when needed.
- The post is based at Alexandra Hospital.
- Salary is R229 440 (Grade 1), R272 778 (Grade 2) or R319 071 (Grade 3) per year.
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Requirements
- Minimum Educational qualification:
- Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None.
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.
- Grade 3:
- A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Staff 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):
- Good communication and interpersonal relationships.
- Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
Duties
- Development and implementation of basic patient care plans.
- Provide basic clinical nursing care.
- Effective utilisation of physical and financial resources.
- Maintain professional growth/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 B Wiener Tel No: (021) 503-5000/5030
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 39 of 2026 · page 304 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/389: STAFF NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (PSYCHOGERIATRIC WARD) 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: Alexandra Hospital REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Staff 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): Good communication and interpersonal relationships. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. DUTIES: Development and implementation of basic patient care plans. Provide basic clinical nursing care. Effective utilisation of physical and financial resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. ENQUIRIES: Ms B Wiener Tel No: (021) 503-5000/5030 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).