PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2: SPECIALTY (THEATRE AND
DAY WARD) (X4 POSTS)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R476 367 per annum
Grade 2: R583 989 per annum
CENTRE : New Somerset Hospital
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e.,
diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration
with the South African Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and midwife.
A post-basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited
with SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating theatre
technique, which allows registration with SANC. Registration with a
professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and
midwife.
Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable
experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC
in General Nursing Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable
experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC
in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be
appropriate/recognisable experience in Operating Theatre after obtaining the
1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
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, interpersonal relationships,
exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills. Ability to function/make
decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Practical
knowledge and experience in the operating theatre. Basic computer skills in
MS Word, Excel, Outlook. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the
Department of Health Western Cape.
DUTIES : Provide safe and comprehensive care delivered to patients in theatre.
Provision of optimal, holistic specialised care with set standards within
professional/legal framework. Ensure adherence to the principles of IPC
practices in the theatre. Ensure accurate record keeping for statistical and legal
purposes. Support and supervise students and subordinates in theatre.
Effective utilization of resources.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Basardien Tel No: (021) 402-6485
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short listed
candidates will be subjected to a written and oral assessment. 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 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)” The pool of applicants will be
considered for vacancies within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services,
for a period of 3 months from date of advert, provided that the job title, core
functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the
advertised post.
CLOSING DATE : 09 January 2026
POST 45/349 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: TRAUMA AND
EMERGENCY) (X2 POSTS)
Garden Route District
SALARY : Grade 1: R476 367 per annum
Grade 2: R583 989 per annum
(Plus non pensionable rural allowance of 8% of your annual basic salary).
CENTRE : Riversdale Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i. e.
diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration
with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and
Midwife. Post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least one year
accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical
Care Nursing: General or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care
Nursing: Trauma and Emergency. Registration with the professional council:
Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife.
Experience: Grade 1: A Minimum of 4 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in
nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General
Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years’ appropriate/recognisable
experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC
in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be
appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining
the 1-year post-basic nursing qualification in the relevant speciality as
mentioned above.
Inherent requirements of the job: A valid (Code B/EB)
driver’s licence. Willingness to work shifts, Sundays, public holidays, night shift
and overtime.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Demonstrate an in-depth
understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing
practices and how this impact on service delivery. Effective interpersonal,
leadership, organisational, decision making and conflict resolution skills. Be
knowledgeable about South African Triage Scale (SATS) and Emergency
Nursing. Good communication skills. Computer literacy (i.e. MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Outlook).
DUTIES : Provide holistic specialized nursing care to patients in a cost-effective manner.
Effective implementation of infection control policies and health and safety
legislation. Assist with managing human and material resources. Maintain a
constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
Participate in training, development and research within the nursing
department. Provision of Support to Nursing Services.
ENQUIRIES : Mr NL Mphato Tel No: (028) 713-8656
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted
candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment.
Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualifications will be
appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the
necessary qualifications within a predetermined period of time. 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 candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the postbasic qualification in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care
Nursing: Trauma and Emergency. The pool of applications will be considered
for vacancies within Garden Route District, for a period of three months from
the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent
requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
CLOSING DATE : 09 January 2026