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

Qualifications and Competencies 

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification. 
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council [SANC] as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of nine (9) years appropriate/recognisable 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/recognisable experience at Management level. 

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 the 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.