KwaZulu-Natal College of Nursing Applications for 2019 is now open. KZN College of Nursing encourage prospective students to apply as possible for 2019 academic year.
DIPLOMA IN NURSING (GENERAL, PSYCHIATRIC, COMMUNITY) AND MIDWIFERY
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – PRE 2008
- Grade 12 (Std 10) – Minimum 25 points
| Symbol | HG | SG |
| A | 8 | 5 |
| B | 7 | 4 |
| C | 6 | 3 |
| D | 5 | 2 |
| E | 4 | 1 |
| F | 1 | 0 |
- English: Minimum symbol “E” Higher grade or “D” Standard Grade • Biology or any other Natural Science subject “E” Higher Grade or “D” Standard Grade
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – FROM 2008
- National Senior Certificate: Degree/Diploma • Minimum: 25 points • English L4
- Additional Language • Life Orientation L4 • Maths L3 /Maths Literacy L4
- Life Sciences/ Physical Science L3 • And any other 2 subjects from the designated list
*NB Life orientation (LO) will not be scored
The points will be calculated as follows:
NSC Rating (NSC Percentage)* / Points Value For Calculation of APS (Adjusted Percentage for APS Calculation)
| 8 | 90% – 100% * |
| 7 | 80% – 100% |
| 6 | 70% – 79% |
| 5 | 60% – 69% |
| 5 | 60% – 69% |
| 4 | 50% – 59% |
| 4 | 50% – 59% |
| 3 | 40% – 49% |
| 2 | 30% – 39% |
| 1 | 0% – 29% |
How to Apply
Prospective learners can apply online by following the KZN College of Nursing website link http://kzncn.kznhealth.gov.za OR
Submit applications to the following postal address The Principal KZN College of Nursing (Nurse Training) Private Bag X9089 Pietermaritzburg 3200
QUOTE REFERENCE NUMBER (KZNCN 2/2018) ON ENVELOPE AND APPLICATION LETTER
Documents to submit with your application:
- Certified copy of matric certificate and identity document
- Proof of residence or affidavit
- 2 page Curriculum Vitae with the following information:
Full Names and contact details; Identity Number, Residential address and Postal address, District name/ Local municipality, Employment history, Details of previous nursing experience if any.
TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- All certificates and addresses will be verified for authenticity.
- Due to the large number of applications expected; only successful applicants will be notified.
- No registered mail will be accepted
This Department is an equal opportunity affirmative employer whose aim is to promote representivity at all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.