Fantastic opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in nursing!
The Northern Cape Department of Health is inviting prospective students to apply for a Higher Certificate in Nursing (R.169) at Henrietta Stockdale Nursing College.
Applicants wishing to apply are urged to ensure that they meet the admission criteria for the new qualifications as prescribed by statute and stipulated : please access the ADMISSION CRITERIA button at the top of this page for more information in this regard. You can also obtain an Information Brochure by clicking on the link below or by requesting a copy from our offices.
The qualification aims to:
- Produce nurses that will provide basic nursing care in all spheres of health care service delivery
- Provide the nurse with a wide range of cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills
- Hone skills in assessment, planning and implementation basic nursing care
- Develop writing and oral communication skills
Attributes
The nurse who completes this qualification will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of theory and practice of basic nursing care
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate basic nursing care for individuals and groups throughout the life span
- Demonstrate professionalism when rendering basic nursing care
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Access to this qualification is National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification at exit level 4
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE
- Communication Level 4
- Mathematical literacy Level 4
- Life Sciences Level 4
- Computer Literacy Level 3
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
In terms of current relevant legislation:
- The Nursing Education Institution (NEI) is required to register learners with the South African Nursing as for the duration of the period of training
- The NEI can only offer programmes and accept students for approved and accredited qualification
- Learners must have access to approved clinical facilities according to training regulations issued by SANC that has a Memorandum of Agreement in place.
INTAKE DATES 2025
Higher Certificate in Nursing (1 year) (auxiliary nurse programme) – 14 January 2025
Diploma in Nursing (3 years) (general nurse programme) – 22 January 2026
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 14 March 2025
Applications can only be made online via the e-services portal.
Apply before 14 March 2025, here: https://tinyurl.com/u3anehw9
For more information per district, please check out contact details on the advert.
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