Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (Female Pre Discharge Ward 3)

STAFF NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (FEMALE PRE DISCHARGE WARD 3) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in Valkenberg Hospital, Western Cape. The closing date is 05 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council
• (SANC) as a Staff Nurse.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.
• Experience: Grade 1: None.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work overtime, nightshift, weekends and public holidays.
• Willingness to rotate within the hospital in different wards.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and experience of Community Mental Health at Primary Health care level.
• Basic Computer literacy (MS Office).
• Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care.
• Good communication skills.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide basic clinical nursing care.
• Development and implementation of basic patient care plans.
• Effective utilization of resources.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.

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 a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).

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 R Price Tel No: (021) 440-3230

Required Documents

Qualifications

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 227–228
• Open the DPSA circular PDF