Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 2 (Specialty: Obstetrics) Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services

Department: Western Cape Provincial Government Centre: George Regional Hospital Salary: Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum DUTIES To provide holistic, quality health care and education according to individual needs of patients, family and the community. Effective utilization of Human and Physical Resources. Support Operational Manager with staff supervisory function. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self- development of self and others. Display of core values of the Department of Health WCG in the execution of duties. ENQUIRIES Ms C Potts Tel No: (044) 802-4553 HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted by using the following URL https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education via Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. The applicants are advised to read the foreword available on the WCED website before applying for the post/s. NOTE No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidate will be subjected to a practical. 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 the post basic qualification or post- graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (R212) OR A 4-year bachelor’s 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 postgraduate diploma (R635) in accredited Midwifery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a 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. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends and public holidays to meet the operational requirements. Willingness to rotate within the Obstetrics and Neonatology department. Competencies (Knowledge/Skills): Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the Obstetrics and Neonatology Department.