Assistant Manager Nursing (Area) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR - A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR - A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) AS A General Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
• 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. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid driver’s licence. Willingness to work overtime and standby duties. Willingness to travel.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal and leadership skills. The ability to function independently in a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to direct the team to ensure good nursing care. Ability to manage own work and that of the units reporting to the post. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of nursing and public service legislation. Knowledge of human resource and financial policies. Computer literacy (MS Office). 

DUTIES :

• Management of service delivery in the specialized TB Hospital (Brooklyn Chest Hospital). Resource Management of the nursing department. Control and monitor resources and consumables. Ensure a well-managed and capacitated work force by determining staff development needs and co-ordinate staff development in collaboration with Human Resource component. Improved Quality of Care. Support the Deputy Manager: Nursing as Top Management, with strategic and operational management functions.