Job Description

Closing Date

2025/05/26

Reference Number

WCG250414-7

Tracking Number

DSD 27/2025

Job Title

Staff Nurse: Professional Services (2 posts available in various locations), Ref No. DSD 27/2025

Department

Social Development

Salary level

OSD

Enquiries

Ms D Baugaard at (021) 826 5972

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Kraaifontein ROAR and Clanwilliam Secure Care Centre

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent individuals to provide quality basic nursing care services under the supervision of a Professional Nurse within the scope of practice as defined by the South African Nursing Council (SANC) and Charter of Nursing Practice.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 1: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse; Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse.

Grade 2: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse; Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse; A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse.



Grade 3: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse; Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse; A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Development and implementation of basic patient care plans: Ensure maintenance of patient hygiene; Sustain nutritional status of patients; Facilitate the mobility of patients; Facilitate the elimination processes; Provide basic clinical nursing care: Measure, interpret and record vital signs; Operate all relevant apparatus and equipment; Assist professional nurses with clinical procedures (i.e. administering of intramuscular injections); Preparation of patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures; Effective utilisation of resources: Order stock and equipment in a cost-effective manner; Report loss or damage immediately; Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development: To maintain the code of conduct as required in the Public Service and by the Professional Body; Seek learning opportunities, i.e. in-service training, courses.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Nursing care processes and procedures, Nursing statutes; Nursing Act; Health Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act; Patient Rights Charter; Batho-Pele principles; Public Service Regulations; Labour Relations Act; Disciplinary code and procedure; Grievance procedure act;

Skills needed

: Written and verbal communication skills; Elementary facilitation skills; Responsiveness; Ability to function as part of a team.

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 220 614 - R 250 500 per annum, Grade 2: R 262 287 - R 298 932 per annum, Grade 3: R 306 798- R 382 107 per annum (OSD as prescribed)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from

Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.

Contact the helpline at

086 137 0214.

For all other queries relating to the position.