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A job opportunity

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.
 
Assistant Manager Nursing (Head of Nursing Services)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: WCD28/2025
  Vredendal Hospital, Matzikama Sub-District: West Coast District
 
Experience:
A minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Extensive knowledge and understanding of relevant nursing legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of Health, Western Cape as well as experience in office administration, human resource management, financial management, supply chain and procurement processes.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife.
 
Enquiries:
Dr. ECT Ockhuis; Tel (027) 2132039
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected a practical test. The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Matzikama Sub-district for a period of three months.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Provide leadership and co-ordinate the nursing service within designated levels of care. Manage and monitor the cost-effective utilisation of human, financial and physical resources. Manage nursing research, nursing practice development and training programmes. Clinical governance and realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the Nursing Division. Manage nursing quality assurance programme and develop nursing policies.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel and to attend to community needs after hours. Ability to work in a high stress environment.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 656 964-R 748 683 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
2/21/2025 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: 3/7/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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