South African Nursing Council is the body entrusted to set and maintain standards of nursing education and practice in the Republic of South Africa. It is an autonomous, financially independent, statutory body, initially established by the Nursing Act, 1944 (Act No. 45 of 1944), and currently operating under the Nursing Act, 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005).
Setting and Monitoring of Standards
In terms of Section 3 of the Nursing Act, 2005, the Nursing Council is to establish, improve and control conditions, standards and quality of nursing education and training
Section 4 of the Nursing Act makes provision for the accreditation and inspection of nursing education institutions, the monitoring of assessments conducted by accredited institutions, the conducting of nursing examinations, and the granting of diplomas and certificates.
Section 58(1)(f) of the Nursing Act, 2005 provides for the making of regulations relating to qualifications and the conditions to be complied with, which entitle a person to be registered as a nursing practitioner (education and training regulations).
South African Nursing Council is involved in the monitoring of nursing standards by:
registering nurse practitioners, therefore permitting them to practise as nurses;
accreditation of new nursing education institutions and nursing education programs;
inspection of nursing education institutions and clinical facilities;
constantly reviewing nursing education and training to be in line with the needs of the Republic of South Africa; and
providing counseling and guidance to the nursing profession regarding the implementation of nursing education and training policies.
South African Nursing Council Examinations
Examination Results
Exam results will be couriered to the Nursing Education Institution and you will be notified by your institution when the results are available for collection.
Examination Forms
Download South African Nursing Council Examination forms below;
Form: Application for candidates to be admitted to an examination
Form: Re-assessment application
eRegister
The South African Nursing Council Electronic Register of Nurses and Midwives
Click here to start the eRegister system
South African Nursing Council Employment Opportunities
job seekers should please note the following:
All employment opportunities at the South African Nursing Council are advertised in the national press.
Positions may be advertised on the Council’s website.
Unsolicited applications will be ignored.
Applicants that have been directed to this website by an advertisement in the national press can download and print an application form by clicking on the following link:
Form: Application for a Position
Competencies for Advanced Practice Nurses
COMPETENCY DOCUMENTS
The South African Nursing Council has developed the following competencies for Advanced Practice Nurses
Generic Competency Framework for Advanced Nurse Practitioners
Competencies – Community Health Nursing
Competencies – Critical Nurse Specialist (Adult)
Competencies – Forensic Nurse
Competencies – Midwife Specialist
Competencies – Nephrology Nurse Specialist
Competencies – Occupational Health Nurse Specialist
Competencies – Ophthalmic Nurse Specialist
Competencies – Orthopaedic Nurse Specialist
Competencies – Paediatric Nurse Specialist
Competencies – Primary Care Nurse Specialist
South African Nursing Council
Private Bag X132, Pretoria, 0001, Republic of South Africa
Telephone:
National: 012 420-1000
International: +27 12 420-1000
Fax:
National: 012 343-5400
International: +27 12 343-5400
E-mail: registrar@sanc.co.za
SANC Registration 2023-2024 – How to Process
To register, simply visit the SANC official website: www.sanc.co.za
Note: if you have questions or corrections regarding this post, kindly use the comment box below.
Raleigh
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Please assist with admition for learner ship
Good Afternoon ,Can you send me the registration certificate .I qualified as a professional nurse in 1995 with the then Bophuthatswana Nursing College. I cannot apply for any Higher post because I do not have that initial registration certificate .how do I access it
Regards
K.E Frans nee’ Sethoba
14194435
Good Afternoon ,Can you send me the registration certificate .I qualified as a professional nurse in 1995 with the then Bophuthatswana Nursing College. I cannot apply for any Higher post because I do not have that initial registration certificate
Regards
K.E Frans nee’ Sethoba
14194435
Hi there I need to register again for the sanc. Can you please send me the forms or details I need please.
My registration number expired
12298410 is my sister’s registration number. I must get a form that she needs to fill in and send back. I do not have all her details. Please mail me this form so that I can fill it in for her.
Her outstanding total to pay is R366.00. Please mail me the banking details as well
thank you
Bonnie
I need to enrol with the SANC