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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 2 (Specialty: Trauma & Emergency)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS493/2025
  Karl Bremer Hospital, Northern/Tygerberg Sub-structure, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
 
Minimum educational qualifications:
Basic R425 (Degree/Diploma in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse with Midwife/Accoucheur. A post-basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency.
 
Note:
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. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Excellent verbal, written communication skills and effective communication, interpersonal, decision making and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices in the field of specialty. Ability to promote quality through the setting, implementation, and the monitoring of nursing standards in the Trauma and Emergency Centre. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team, good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
 
Enquiries:
Ms A Fritz, tel. no. (021) 918-1360
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Provision of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilization of resources. Participation in training and research. Provision of Support to Nursing Services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
 
Registration with Professional council:
Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife/Accoucheur. Proof of 2025 annual registration with the SANC.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver's licence. Basic computer literacy skills. Willingness to work shifts and after hours (weekends, public holidays and night duty).
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 476 367 - R 559 548 per annum, Grade 2: R 583 989 - R 723 954 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 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.
  • 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. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 8/29/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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