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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 (Specialty: Psychiatry)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS159/2021
  Valkenberg Hospital
 
Experience:
A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the above period must be appropriate/recognisable experience in Mental Health Nursing after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at supervisory/management level.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. degree/diploma in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Computer literacy (MS Office suite). In-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health and nursing legislation, related legal and ethical practices, guidelines, relevant public sector legislation, People Management and Finance policies and procedures. Leadership, problem solving, conflict resolution skills and ability to work independently. Good verbal and written communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Effective management of the psychiatric nursing service and coordination of all activities and communication with the relevant supervisors and stakeholders. Manage and monitor the effective utilisation of human, financial and physical resources. Deliver quality psychiatric nursing care throughout the module and provide on-going support to the nursing service. Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures incorporating the National Core Standards. Supervise the implementation of effective processes and practices with regards to all statistical information needed to render a quality mental health service. Liaise with relevant stakeholders on day and night shift, i.e. referring hospitals family members, Security service and SAPS.
 
Enquiries:
Mr M Photo, tel. no. (021) 826 5801.
 
Note:
Only officials employed by the Provincial Government: Western Cape will be considered for this post.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and proof of current registration.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Willingness to work day and night duty as well as shifts including weekends and public holidays for planned periods. On-call duties and after-hour duties for the Nursing Department. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 614 991- R 692 166 (PN-B4) per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
9/3/2021 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: 10/1/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
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