16 June 2026 Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness Closing 29 June 2026

Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Trauma & Opd)

Healthcare, Government, Public Service

Minimum Requirements

  • Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) 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: Critical Care Nursing: General (R212) or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency (R212) or 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
  • A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited in Emergency Nursing OR Critical Care Nursing (Adult).
  • 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 post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
  • Sound scientific knowledge of Trauma & Emergency nursing. Good interpersonal skills. Computer literacy & report writing skills– able to capture and interpret relevant data. Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

  • Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards with a professional/legal framework. Effective utilization of resources. Participation in research activities. Provision of support to Nursing Services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Provide effective trauma and emergency nursing care to patients.
How to apply