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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Experience:
Assistant Manager Nursing (Specialty: Psychiatry, Theatre, Trauma and Emergency)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: MHS24/2023
Mitchell's Plain District Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

A minimum of 10 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period above must be appropriate / recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the one year Post Basic Qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period above must be appropriate / recognizable experience at management level.

Minimum educational qualification:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in one of the specialties referred to in the post. (Psychiatry, Theatre, Trauma and Emergency). Advance Psychiatry Nursing Science; or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre Nursing; or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency Care.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Clinical governance - Provide leadership, technical and management support for the provision of adequate and efficient comprehensive holistic patient care. Total Quality Management – facilitate and ensure the provision of cost-effective quality health care; evaluate nursing service practices and clinical outcomes; ensure legal and National Core Standard compliance. Resource planning and management in accordance with relevant directives and Legislation (human, health technology, financial and physical). Information management and utilization of information technology – data collection and analysis. Service delivery – Assist with meeting service delivery targets as per Annual Operational Plans; Patient Health education and promotion strategies. Promote and maintain constructive working relationships with all stakeholders.

Enquiries:
Mr R Geswindt, tel. no. (021) 377-4410

Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Skilled nurse clinician able to lead and manage the nursing service within the scope of Practice and accepted nursing standards. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). In depth knowledge and understanding of legal and ethical legislations, Acts and Policy’s related to nursing practice, Health Care, National Core Standards and the Public service. Knowledge of South African Triage and emergency care system. Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Power Point presentation).

Inherent requirement of the job:
Willingness to deputies’ / stand in for Nursing Service Manager. Willingness to do distant management. Ability and willingness to work shifts which may include after hour hospital cover (Night duty relief, weekends, public holidays) and overtime should the need arises. Ability to communicate in any 2 of the 3 official languages of Western Cape.




Remuneration:
R 642 942 per annum - R 723 624 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:
1/27/2023 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be: available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 2/17/2023 12:00:00 AM

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