Manager Nursing (Level 3)

Requirements

• Basic R425 qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A post graduate qualification in Nursing Administration/Management will be added advantage.
• Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at management level.
• Demonstrate advanced understanding and application of Nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.
• Knowledge of PFMA, HR Management.
• Knowledge of Public Sector Legislation and relevant Prescript/Regulation, Batho Pele Principles and Patient Rights Charter.
• Strong leadership, good interpersonal relations, effective problem solving, management and decision-making skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential requirements.
• Computer literate and may be required to demonstrate computer skills.
• Complex report writing skills is essential.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Duties

• To lead, manage and provide strategic Nursing leadership and direction to Nursing Services in the institution.
• Provide professional, technical and management support for the provision of quality patient care through management of nursing care programs.
• Advocate the promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of policies, programs, regulations, practices, protocol/ procedures and standards pertaining to nursing care.
• Establish, maintain and participate in interprofessional multi-disciplinary team for effective and efficient health care.
• Manage and monitor the utilization of Human Resources and Finances in accordance with relevant directives and prescripts.
• Maintain and manage PMDS of subordinates.
• Collaborate with other team members in the hospital to identify actual and potential risks.
• Support nursing and health care research to improve the quality of care.
• Monitor compliance to Quality Assurance, Infection Prevention and Control, Occupational health and Safety and other programs within the institution.
• Participate in Hospital Executive decision- making body.
• Implement the SANC CPD programme in the facility.

How to apply

New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.

Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Applications must be submitted on a duly new Z83 Form (effective from 01 January 2021), a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons:
• Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference.
• Applicants are only required to submit a Z83 form and a comprehensive CV.
• Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents (copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document, Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen) on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short-listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks.
• Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s).
• The department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served.
• (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
• Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.
• If you have not been contacted by the Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• We thank all applicants for their interest.
• People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts.