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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3: General (Ward 19 & 10 and Ward 5 & 6) (3 Posts)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS515/2025
  Alexandra Hospital
 
Minimum educational requirements:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse with Psychiatry.
 
Experience:
Grade1: None Grade2: 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.
 
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. Report Writing. Appropriate experience in comprehensive nursing treatment and care to patients in a Mental Health Unit.
 
Enquiries:
Ms JE Isaacs, tel no. (021) 503 5000
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical 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 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)”. 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.
 
Duties (Key result areas):
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.
 
Registration with Professional council:
Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Psychiatry.
 
Inherent requirement 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.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 324,384 per annum, Grade 2: R 396,132 per annum, Grade 3: R 476,367 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
8/15/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 8/29/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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