PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: IPC AND OHS)

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R400 644 per annum (PN-B1)
Grade 2 : R492 756 per annum (PN -B2)
CENTRE : Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in
nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African
Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification
with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Occupational Health
Nursing Science. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the
SANC as a Professional Nurse and proof of current registration. 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 Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10
years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience
in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification as
mentioned above. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s
licence and willingness to travel. Ability to communicate effectively (both written
and verbal) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Experience in management. Ability to analyse
and interpret Health systems informaton, compile reports and present the data to
direct planning. Knowledge of Project- and Financial Management. Good
organisational, interpersonal, creative problem-solving and research skills.
Computer literacy (MS Office).
DUTIES : Support the Health Establishments (HE) staff meet the Ideal Clinic Realisation and
Maintenance (ICRM) and Ideal Hospital Realisation and Maintenance (IHRM).
Ensure the maintenance of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) standards.
Establish measures that will ensure health and safety of staff and users. Support
the addressing of healthcare risks. Help build the competency of staff by identifying,
planning and addressing Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) and Occupational
Health and Safety (OHS)training needs and maintaining and updating of the Health
Establishment training database. Monitor data quality in the Health Establishment.
ENQUIRIES : Ms I Jacobs Tel No: (021) 370 2486
APPLICATIONS : Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online
applications”)
NOTE : Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualifications will be
appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary
qualifications within a predetermined period of time. “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: in Occupational
Health Nursing Science.
CLOSING DATE : 14 April 2026