Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (OPD) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: MHS437/2026

Location: Victoria Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

REMUNERATION

Grade 1: R 229 440 per annum, Grade 2: R 272 778 per annum, Grade 3: R 319 071 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

7/24/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/08/07 17:00:00

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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.

EXPERIENCE

Grade 1: none, Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in nursing after registration as Staff Nurse with SANC, Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Staff Nurse with SANC.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Development and implement basic patient care plans. Provide basic clinical nursing care. Effective utilization of physical and financial resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council as Staff Nurse.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Basic communication skills (both written and verbally). Ability to function as part of a team. Good human relations. The ability to render nursing care of an acceptable and safe standard.

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after-hours, night duty and weekend cover for nursing. Willingness to rotate within the hospital in different wards. Ability to work under pressure.

ENQUIRIES

Mrs. JJ Phillips: email: Jessica.phillips@westerncape.gov.za

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.