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POST 11/204 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: MENTAL HEALTH) (PSYCHIATRY


Key details

Salary
R476 367 β€’ per annum
Centre
Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Closing date
14 Apr 2026

Job Highlight

Overview
Join our team to provide and supervise specialized nursing care in mental health, supporting patients and staff in a dynamic clinical environment.

Requirements

Experience

Grade1: A Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.

Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.

At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification year in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science (R212) or a post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing.

Inherent requirement of the job: Ability and willingness to assist with shifts including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises.

Willingness to rotate between departments.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy related to the nursing speciality.

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure.


Duties

(key result areas/outputs): Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning and implementation of nursing care plans and the education of the nursing personnel as a 186 Professional Nurse in the specific speciality clinical area.

Render and supervise specialised clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with procedures within the specific clinical speciality unit.

Utilize human, material and physical resources and development of self and others.

Display core values of the Department of Health and Wellness (WCG) on the execution of duties while practicing within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service.


How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click β€œonline applications”).

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Notes

Closing Date

14 April 2026, 17:00 PM

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