Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Paediatrics Ward)

PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: PAEDIATRICS WARD) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in Metro TB Hospital Complex, Western Cape. The closing date is 05 October 2026.

Job Details

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 a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC, in Child Nursing Science.
• 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 in Child Nursing.
• Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or postgraduate diploma in the specific specialty.
• Inherent Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after-hours, night duty and weekend cover for nursing.
• Deputising for the Operational Manager: Nursing.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how this impacts on service delivery.
• Ensure that clinical nursing practice rendered by the nursing team and promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards.
• Effective interpersonal, leadership, organisational, decision making and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of People Management (Human Resources) and financial policies and practices.
• Computer literacy (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Knowledge of FBU functions and ability to work collaboratively within FBUs.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive specialized nursing care provided within a professional / legal framework.
• Participate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic health care, provide good documentation, care, planning and health education.
• To support and participate in clinical practice development initiatives, educational activities, and research.
• Effective utilization of human and financial resources.
• Provide support services to Supervisor and Nursing division.

Application Instructions

are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications).

Application address:
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click online applications ).

Notes

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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 postbasic qualification or post-graduate qualification in the relevant specialty.

Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.

Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Enquiries

Ms A Cornelius Tel No: (021) 508-7462

Required Documents

Qualifications

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 205–206
• Open the DPSA circular PDF