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Health, Education & Public Service
Healthcare
Nurse (Professional Nurse)
Nurses provide hands-on patient care, often spending the most time with patients. Day-to-day: Monitor patients Administer medication Assist doctors Provide emotional support Workplaces: Hospitals, clinics, NGOs Demand: EXTREMELY HIGH
📅 4 years (Diploma or BNSc)
💰 R18k – R45k/mo
🎓 Grade 12
Your Journey
1
Pass Matric with Life Sciences and Maths
2
Apply to a nursing school or university (UNISA, UWC, UCT, CPUT)
3
Complete 4-year Diploma in Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing Science
4
Register with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
5
Start as a staff nurse in a public or private hospital
6
Specialise in ICU, Midwifery, Theatre, or Community Health
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- Industry
- Healthcare
- Study Duration
- 4 years (Diploma or BNSc)
- Minimum Grade
- Grade 12
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