Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General) (Nursing Relief Team) (3 Month Contract)
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Location
- Alexandra Hospital, Western Cape
- Salary
- R337 359 – R411 978 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 10+ years
Registrations / certificates: SANC Professional Nurse registration
- Nursing diploma or degree; SANC Professional Nurse
- Grade 1 needs no experience
- Mental health unit experience helps
- Shifts, nights, weekends and public holidays
- 3-month relief contract at Alexandra Hospital, Cape Town
How to apply
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How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/291. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Requirements:
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends and public holidays to meet the operational requirements. Prepared to work in all departments/wards according to the operational needs of the hospital. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and understanding of nursing care processes, procedures, statuses, and other relevant legal and ethical practices. Computer literacy: MS Office, MS Outlook. Good Communication Skills and Report Writing. Appropriate experience in comprehensive nursing treatment and care to patients in a Mental Health Unit.
Duties:
Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilisation of resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Provision of Support to Nursing Services. Participation in training and research.
Notes:
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).
Enquiries: Ms JE Isaacs Tel No: (021) 503-5000/5156