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

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: RHS91/2026

Location: George Regional Hospital, Chief Directorate: Rural Health District

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

7/10/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/07/24 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

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

EXPERIENCE

Grade1: None after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSGrade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse.

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Knowledge nursing processes & procedures as outlined in Nursing Act and SANC regulations. Training competencies include: Aseptic technique, Wound dressing. Basic pharmacology and mathematical skills to do calculation re dosages in medication. Basic principles of Health education. Knowledge of the nursing Care Process. Knowledge of medical legal hazards. Professionalism, good Interpersonal communication skills. Responsive, pro-active, flexible, assertive and supportive. Leadership skills.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Will be required to work shifts, night duty, weekends, public holidays as well as overtime. It will be expected of the incumbent to rotate within the hospital.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subject to a practical. 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 change in registration status).

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.

ENQUIRIES

Ms D Williams, tel. no. (044) 802-4538

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.