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POST 11/206 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: MATERNITY) Chief

🏢 PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE 📍 Wesfleur Hospital ⏳ Closes: 14 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 11/206

Key details

Salary
R476 367 • per annum
Centre
Wesfleur Hospital
Closing date
14 Apr 2026

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Overview
Join our team to provide expert nursing care to pregnant clients and support nursing management in the Western Cape Health Department.

Requirements

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 above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Advanced Midwifery & Neonatal Nursing Science.

Inherent requirements of the job: Required to work shifts and after hours (weekend, public holidays, and night duty).

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): Responsible for the provision and implementation of comprehensive holistic nursing care and treatment to all pregnant clients.

Assist with management of people management services within the Department.

Effective utilization of financial resources within the department.

Ensure the promotion of Quality Assurance, Infection Control and Prevention & Occupational Health & Safety within the Department.

Deliver a support service to the Operational Manager and ensure effective coordination of the Nursing Division after hours.


How to apply

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

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Notes

Closing Date

14 April 2026, 17:00 PM 188

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