Professional Nurse

Overview

Are you a unique, self-motivated and disciplined nurse? Do you pride yourself on your precise skills and work accuracy? Are you passionate about helping people and want to make a difference? If so Western Cape Blood services wants you. We are a non-profit organisation; our mission is to collect, process and distribute blood and blood products of the highest standards in the Western Cape.

This position is based in Worcester.

Vacancy exists for a Professional Nurse – Donor Division Department (Paterson Grade C2)

• The overall health & safety of the donor
• Medically screen donors, accepts or defers resulting in the collection of safe blood
• Ensuring professionalism and safe, hygienic conditions for performing successful blood collection
• All medical related decisions

• Matric Certificate
• Minimum of a Diploma in Nursing Science
• Registered with the SA Nursing Council
• Venepuncture/Phlebotomy experience is essential
• Previous Blood Transfusion experience would be an added advantage
• Computer Literate
• A valid driver’s license without endorsements

• Good interpersonal skills
• Have a friendly disposition and willingness to “go the extra mile”
• Accuracy in data collection
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Skilled in customer services and the ability to deal with the public
• Previous supervisory skill would be an added advantage
• The working hours are variable i.e. shift basis, including Weekends and public holidays

As part of the recruitment and selection process, you may be required to complete a psychometric assessment.

Western Cape Blood Service is an equal opportunity employer. Kindly visit our website,(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and follow the links to apply.

Closing Date: 16 February 2026

Please note that no emails or hand delivered application will be accepted.

Should you not receive feedback within 4 weeks of submitting your application, please consider this as unsuccessful.