Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (GENERAL: GIT, Surgery

Overview

Professional Nurse (Grade 1 to 3) in General GIT and Surgery at Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, providing quality nursing care within set clinical standards.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Or A 4 year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse or A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) AS A General Nurse.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse or General Nurse.
• Experience: Grade 1: None.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Work Shifts Including Weekends, Public Holidays and Night Duty.
• Ability to lift and turn patients, stand for long hours and lift heavy equipment.
• Rotate to other departments, excluding Maternity department.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control, control measures and practices.
• Knowledge of Nursing Practices.
• Problem solving, report writing, liaison and facilitation skills.
• Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and use of Internet.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).

Duties

• Provision of quality nursing care within set standards.
• Effective human resource utilization and development.
• Effective Monitoring of Financial Resources.
• Initiate and participate in research and data collection.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms. T Wulff Tel No: (021) 404-2109

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a compulsory competency test. “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)”. 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