16 June 2026 Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness Closing 22 June 2026

Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Maternity)

Healthcare, Government, Public Service

Minimum Requirements

  • Willing to work shifts, day- night duty and public holidays.
  • Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as 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.
  • Good interpersonal, planning and organisational skills. Computer literacy (MS Office).
  • 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 Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (R212).
  • 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 Midwifery.

Responsibilities

  • Render an effective and comprehensive nursing treatment and care to patients.
  • Provide continuous holistic and comprehensive nursing care.
  • Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care.
  • Work effectively, co-operatively amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
  • Perform clinical nursing practice and promote quality nursing care in accordance with scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility/ Adheres to policy and procedures as laid down by professional governing body.
  • Assist with management of human resources and finance.
How to apply