PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH)

Chief Directorate : Rural Health Services
SALARY
Grade 1 : R400 644 per annum
Grade 2 : R492 756 per annum
CENTRE : Worcester Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. degree/diploma in
nursing and midwifery) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the
South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse with Midwifery and
Psychiatry. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year
accredited with SANC in Occupational Health. Registration with a professional
council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse with Occupational
Health Nursing Science and Midwife. 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 above
must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty after
obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Occupational Health Nursing
Science. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid code (B/EB) driver’s licence.
Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western
Cape, including English. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good understanding of
Occupational Health services rendered at a Healthcare Facility. Knowledge of the
ethical and legal framework of the Acts, Regulations, Rules and Policies that
governs Occupational Health and Safety. Effective interpersonal, leadership,
decision making and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrate a good understanding
of people management and financial policies and practices. Practical knowledge of
research methodology and Quality Management. Computer skills, communication
skills and presentation skills.
DUTIES : Provide and manage a basic Occupational Health Service and refer to appropriate
level of care when necessary. Coordinate health promotion and wellness initiatives.
Provision of advisory services on OHS matters. Conduct Occupational Health Risk
Assessments and develop Quality Improvement Plans in collaboration with
Management Team. Ensure legal compliance with Occupational Health Policies,
OHS Act and related Statues. An effective and efficient administrative
system/control for the occupational health service. Training in line with OHS Acts
and Regulations.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Nieuwoudt Tel No: (023) 348-6455
APPLICATIONS : Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online
applications”)
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted
candidates may be subjected to a competency test. “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 Occupational Health
Nursing Science.
CLOSING DATE : 18 April 2026