Job Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 Qualification (i.e., diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with (SANC) as a Professional Nurse with Psychiatry. A post basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science. Registration with the Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Psychiatry. 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 erred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in Psychiatric after obtaining the 1- year post basic qualification as mentioned above. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work overtime when necessary. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication, planning and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape Government. Skills to plan, organise and coordinate the service by analysing, problem solving and decision-making. Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objective of Psychiatric Department.
Duties
Actively participate as a specialist nurse in the provision of acute and chronic mental health care to clients of all age groups at Ceres Hospital. Make bio- psychosocial health assessments that are culturally sensitive. Design and implement treatment plans and critically evaluate outcomes. Promote and maintain mental health and manage the effects of mental illness through education, counselling and psycho-social rehabilitation. Participate in the training and clinical supervision support of other health care providers. Coordination of mental health forms and ensuring adherence to the prescribed timeframes according to law.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R476 367 per annum Grade 2: R583 989 per annum
Location
Ceres Hospital
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Apply Before:
28 November 2025
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