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

S-Cubed; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 229,000 - 397,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th cheque

Employer pension fund contribution

Housing allowance

Medical aid allowance

Job summary

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is seeking Enrolled Nurses for a permanent role in the Western Cape. Roles involve providing basic clinical nursing care, developing patient care plans, and delivering health care education to patients and communities.

Successful candidates must be registered with SANC as Enrolled Nurses and be prepared for day, night shifts, weekends, and public holidays. A competency test and background checks will apply.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Practical knowledge and experience of basic nursing care in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic clinical nursing care.
• Development and implementation of basic patient care plans.
• Facilitate the provision of health care and education according to individual needs of patients, family and community.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
• Reporting on patient safety and adverse incidents.
• Record keeping.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Nursing basics

Education

Enrolled Nurse registration

Job description

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

MHS674/2026

Location:

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 229 440 - R 260 520 per annum, Grade 2: R 272 778 - R 310 890 per annum, Grade 3: R 319 071 - R 397 392 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date

CLOSING 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.

Note

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 a change in registration status)

Experience

Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Provide basic clinical nursing care. Development and implementation of basic patient care plans.Facilitate the provision of health care and education according to individual needs of patients,family and community. Effective utilization of resources. Maintain professional growth/ethicalstandards and self-development. Reporting on patient safety and adverse incidents. Effectiverecord keeping.

Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse.

Inherent requirements of the job

Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, and public holidays to meet the operational requirements. Must be prepared to assist in all departments according to operational requirements.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Effective communication skills Practical knowledge and experience of basic nursing care in a hospital setting. Interpersonal skills

Enquiries

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.