Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Orthopaedics) (Permanent position)

Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 495,000 - 607,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th cheque

Pension fund contribution

Housing allowance

Job summary

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness invites applications for the Professional Nurse Grade 1–2 (Orthopaedics) in the Orthopaedics module. The post requires registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and a post-basic qualification in Orthopaedic Nursing.

The appointee will work shifts, weekends, and public holidays, with rotation within the orthopaedics module.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of nursing legislation and policy in the specialty.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality patient care through identification of nursing needs and implementation of care plans.
• Render and supervise specialised nursing care in the orthopaedics unit.
• Utilise resources and contribute to the development of self and others.

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Stress management

Education

Basic nursing diploma/degree

Post-basic Orthopaedic Nursing qualification

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Tools

SANC registration tools

Job description

Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Orthopaedics)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

TBH160/2026

Location:

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

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.

Enquiries

Mrs V Dubase, tel. no. [phone]

Inherent requirements of the job

Will be required to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Willingness to rotate within the Orthopaedics module.

Note

Candidates who are not in possession of 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 diploma in the relevant speciality.

Experience

Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of this period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification or Post Graduate diploma in the relevant speciality.

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: Orthopaedic Nursing. (R212). OR A 4-year bachelor's 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 postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Orthopaedic Nursing.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Basic computer literacy. Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy related to the nursing speciality. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure. 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.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning and implementation of nursing care plans and the education of the nursing personnel as a Professional Nurse in the specific speciality clinical area. Render and supervise specialised clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with procedures within the specific clinical speciality unit. Utilize human, material and physical resources and development of self and others.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.

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.