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Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 2 (Specialty: Operating

Department of Health and Wellness
Paarl Hospital, NationalGrade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annumHealthCloses 17 August 2026

About this role

POST 27/273 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: OPERATING

SALARY : Grade 1: R495 423 per annum

Grade 2: R607 350 per annum

CENTRE : Paarl Hospital

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational 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 duration of at least 1 year,

accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating

Theatre. A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification

(R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing

Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-graduate diploma (R635)

accredited with the SANC in Peri-operative Nursing. Registration with a

professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.

Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable

experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.

Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in

nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. At least 10

years referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after

obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the

relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts,

night duty, overtime, public holidays and weekends to meet the operational

requirements. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of relevant

legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. Ability to

function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good

patient care. Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal).

Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Leadership

towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of Operating Theatre

Unit. Skills to plan organise and the service by analysing problem, problem

solving and decision making.

DUTIES : Render and supervise specialized clinical nursing care and support clinical staff

with procedures within the specific clinical specialty unit. Utilise human,

material and physical resources and development of self and others. Display

core values of the Department of Health and Wellness (WCG)on the execution

of duties, while practicing within the legislation, regulations and protocols

applicable to the public service. Ensure quality patient care regarding the

identification of nursing care needs, the planning and implementation of

nursing care plans and the education of nursing personnel as a Professional

Nurse in the specific specialty clinical area.

ENQUIRIES : Ms LI Cupido, email, Le-Anchen.Cupido@westerncape.gov.za

NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates

who are not in possession of the required qualification will be appointed into

the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary

qualification within a predetermined period of time. 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 a post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.

Requirements

Minimum educational 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 duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre. A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Peri-operative Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. At least 10 years referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, night duty, overtime, public holidays and weekends to meet the operational requirements. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care. Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal). Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of Operating Theatre Unit. Skills to plan organise and the service by analysing problem, problem solving and decision making.

Duties

Render and supervise specialized clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with procedures within the specific clinical specialty unit. Utilise human, material and physical resources and development of self and others. Display core values of the Department of Health and Wellness (WCG)on the execution of duties, while practicing within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service. Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning and implementation of nursing care plans and the education of nursing personnel as a Professional Nurse in the specific specialty clinical area.

How to apply

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualification will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualification within a predetermined period of time. 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 a post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS