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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 And Emergency) (C5 Ward 30 Beds) (1 post), Trauma Unit (Resusitation) (1 post), Medical Emergencies (Ante-Room) 20 Trollies 10 (1 post)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: GSH114/2026
  Groote Schuur Hospital
 
Enquiries:
Ms C. Miller Tel. no. (021) 404 4116
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Willingness to work shifts including weekends, public holidays and night duty. Willingness to rotate within Trauma & Emergency. Ability to lift and turn patients, stand for long hours and lift heavy equipment.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short-listed 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 to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post-basic qualification or post-graduate qualification in the relevant specialty.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills)
Sound knowledge and understanding of nursing and health service related acts, legislation, policies and practices. Problem solving, report writing, liaison and facilitation skills. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and use of Internet.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Provide an optimal, holistic, specialised Nursing Care within set standards and within a professional, legal framework as a professional Nurse in Trauma and Emergency. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Participate in research and training and development of community, staff and students to achieve optimal health care and rehabilitation of trauma and emergency patients. Deliver an effective outreach service. Assist with administrative duties, e.g. data collation and reporting.
 
Minimum Education 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. A post-basic nursing qualification with a 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 or 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 in Emergency Nursing or Critical Care Nursing (Adult).
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 495 423 per annum, Grade 2: R 607 350 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
5/29/2026 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: 6/12/2026 12:00:00 AM
 
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