Deputy Manager: Nursing Services [PN A-8] at Limpopo Department of Health

Qualifications and Competencies

• A minimum of Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council [SANC] as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of nine (9) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing.
• At least 4 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at Management level.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to do after-hour work and be on call including shift work.
• Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Virtual meeting platforms literacy
• Valid driver's license except for people with disabilities.

KEY PERFORMANACE AREAS:

• Provide leadership, guidance, technical and management support to ensure the provision of optimal, holistic, specialized nursing care within set standards and a professional and legal framework.
• Ensure that prescribed policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Coordinate the provision of effective training and research to maintain professional growth, ethical standards and self-development.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate nursing service practices and clinical outcomes to ensure delivery of cost-effective quality health care.
• Effective resource (human, financial and physical) planning and management in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.
• Effective utilization of information technology and information systems to ensure accurate statistical data collection and capturing.
• Provide effective support to management and establish and maintain constructive working relationships with all other stakeholders.
• Participate in the analysis formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures.