A person who cares for the sick or infirm specifically: a licensed health-care professional who practices independently or is supervised by a physician, surgeon, or dentist and who is skilled in promoting and maintaining health compare a licensed practical nurse to, a registered nurse.
Nursing is not an easy profession it requires both physical and mental stamina to make it through those 14-hour shifts.” If you love the work you are doing and believe in the impact it makes on every patient’s life, you might find yourself thriving even in a whirlwind of activity.
A person working in Nursing in Botswana typically earns around 11,300 BWP per month. Salaries range from 7,280 BWP (lowest average) to 21,800 BWP (highest average, the actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Nursing careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Salaries for specific jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Acute Care Nurse | 11,200 BWP |
| Assistant Director of Nursing | 16,300 BWP |
| Case Manager | 13,800 BWP |
| Company Nurse | 7,660 BWP |
| Critical Care Nurse | 11,000 BWP |
| District Nurse | 9,640 BWP |
| Head Nurse | 10,900 BWP |
| Home Nurse | 9,060 BWP |
| ICU Registered Nurse | 9,800 BWP |
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 10,300 BWP |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 9,550 BWP |
| MDS Coordinator | 10,900 BWP |
| Mental Health Nurse | 10,300 BWP |
| Neonatal Nurse Practitioner | 13,000 BWP |
| Nurse | 9,010 BWP |
| Nurse Midwife | 11,100 BWP |
| Nurse Practitioner | 11,900 BWP |
| Nursing Assistant | 8,100 BWP |
| Nursing Coordinator | 10,900 BWP |
| Nursing Director | 22,600 BWP |
| Nursing Services Instructor | 11,100 BWP |
| Nursing Supervisor | 13,800 BWP |
| Occupational Health Advisor | 17,000 BWP |
| Occupational Therapist | 15,600 BWP |
| Personal Support Worker | 7,670 BWP |
| Psychiatric Nurse | 8,800 BWP |
| Registered Nurse | 9,880 BWP |
| Respiratory Manager | 17,900 BWP |
| School Nurse | 8,520 BWP |
| Staff Nurse | 9,490 BWP |
| Theatre Manager | 16,300 BWP |
| Utilization Review Nurse | 10,100 BWP |
How much do nurses earn in Botswana?
Nurse in Gaborone, Botswana Area Salaries
| Job Title | Location | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Health, Republic of Botswana Registered Nurse salaries – 1 salary reported | Gaborone, Botswana Area | BWP 250,000/yr |
| Ministry of Health, Republic of Botswana Registered Nurse salaries – 1 salary reported | Gaborone, Botswana Area | BWP 130,296/yr |
A Nurse with less than two years of experience makes approximately 5,650 BWP per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 7,140 BWP per month, 26% more than someone with less than two years’ experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 9,410 BWP per month, 32% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
How much does a midwife earn in Botswana?
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Jobs by Salary
| Job Title | Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Job Title: Nurse Midwife | Range:P 161 – P 223k | Average:P 167,276 |
| Midwife | Range:P 0 – P 0 (Estimated *) | Average:P 23,000 |
| Certified Nurse Midwife | Range:P 0 – P 0 (Estimated *) | Average:P 183,000 |
How much do nurses earn monthly?
Generally, nursing salaries can range between R15 000 and R350 000. As mentioned above, your salary as a nurse depends on the position or level you work. A Staff Nurse earns about R18 000 per month, while a Head Nurse earns around R318 750 per month.