Assistant Manager Nursing (Speciality: ICU) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC. At least 6 years of the above period must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the post-basic qualification or a post-graduate diploma in the relevant speciality. At least 3 years of the above period must be appropriate/recognisable experience at nurse management level.

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. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC, in terms of R212 in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing (Adult) OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or (R171) qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Critical Care Nursing (Adult).

Duties

• Co-ordinate, supervise and control nursing services in the Critical Care Department. Ensure the provision of optimal, holistic, specialised nursing care within set standards and a professional and legal framework. Ensure that prescribed policies and procedures are adhered to. Effectively manage the initiation and utilisation of human and material resources. Ensure the control and execution of quality of care and financial management. Co-ordinate the provision of effective training and research to maintain professional growth, ethical standards and self-development. Liaise directly with the Nursing and Medical managers as well as the relevant Departmental Heads (Ancillary and Support Services).