Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (SPECIALTY: Theatre and DAY

Oorsig

Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 specialising in Theatre and Day surgery at New Somerset Hospital in the Western Cape.

Vereistes

• 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.
• A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre.
• 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.
• A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Peri- operative Nursing.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years’ appropriate/recognizable 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 after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post graduate diploma 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.

Pligte

• 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.

Hoe om aan te sollisiteer

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Navrae: Ms S Basardien Tel No: (021) 402-6485

Notas

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 to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre (R212) or a post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Peri- operative Nursing. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the Post 33/226: Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 3 (General) (Primary Health Care), Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum, Grade 2: R411 978 per annum, Grade 3: R495 423 per annum Centre: Overstrand PHC Support and Outreach advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 33 dated 11 September 2026, with reference number Post 33/226: Post has been cancelled. OTHER POSTS