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Plan Address Nursing Vacancy Rate

Western Cape Police OmbudsmanRef: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/plan-address-nursing-vacancy-rate

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Source domain: westerncape.gov.za

Collected on 28 June 2026

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What this means

This document is a speech delivered by the Western Cape Health MEC, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, at an International Nurses’ Day commemoration event at the Western Cape College of Nursing on 12 May 2015. The speech outlines the Western Cape Government’s plan to address nursing vacancy rates and skills shortages, including bursaries and a two-year training plan. It also describes the creation of a dedicated Department of Health directorate to lead, coordinate, and support nursing education, training, and service delivery. The speech includes media contact details for the Minister’s spokesperson.

Facts

Places

Western Cape, City of Cape Town

Reference

https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/plan-address-nursing-vacancy-rate

Key Takeaways

  • Date: 12 May 2015
  • Event: International Nurses’ Day commemoration
  • Speaker: Health MEC Dr Nomafrench Mbombo
  • Location: Western Cape College of Nursing, Cape Town
  • Theme: 'Nurses: A force for Change: Care, Effective, Cost Effective'
  • Plan focus: address nursing vacancy rate and skills deficit
  • Bursaries awarded during the financial year: 1737 new and maintenance bursaries
  • Institutions for bursaries: Western Cape College of Nursing and University of the Western Cape
  • Training plan: two-year training plan to address skills deficit and vacancy rates
  • Department of Health action: created a dedicated Directorate to lead, develop priorities, formulate policies, coordinate education/training, and support services
  • Commitment stated: vacancy rates and skills shortages will be a priority in the directorate
  • Western Cape Government
  • Western Cape Government Health and Wellness
  • Western Cape Government Department of Health
  • Health MEC Dr Nomafrench Mbombo
  • Dr Beth Engelbrecht
  • Mr Govin Dudley
  • Florence Africa
  • Mrs Mareldia Patton
  • Mrs Maureen Ross
  • International Council of Nurses
  • Western Cape College of Nursing
  • University of the Western Cape
  • Siviwe Gwarube

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