The Department of Health aims to provide quality health services and ensure a caring climate for service users, implement best-practice health care strategies, create a positive work environment for staff, and provide appropriate and top-quality training for health workers. Our vision is to provide high-quality, efficient and accessible healthcare to transform people's lives. Our mission is to create an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng by ensuring we have the right people, skills, system and equipment to provide the care our patients need to live healthy and quality lives.
Basic qualification (i.e. An appropriate bachelor’s degree/ diploma in nursing or equivalent qualifications that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council) as a professional nurse.
Registration with the SANC as a professional nurse and proof of current registration. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at the management level (As Assistant Manager)
Must be willing to work beyond the call of duty. In depth knowledge and understanding of Health-Related Acts, Nursing Regulations, Guidelines and Labour Relations Policies. Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is a requirement.
Duties :
Provide guidance and leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives of the Nursing Service division. Lead and give direction to Nursing services and overall control of quality patient care. Put systems in place to ensure that service delivery meets the required standards as laid down in the policies, procedures, and strategic goal of the Gauteng Department of Health. Provide professional, technical and management support for the provision of quality patient care through proper management of the nursing care programs.
Develop standard operating procedures for safe patient/client care and monitor the implementation thereof. Develops and implements policies, programs, regulations, procedures pertaining to nursing care. Collaborate with other team members in the hospital to identify actual and potential risks. Implement and ensure compliance to Ideal Hospital Realization Framework and the Six key priorities within the area of responsibility. Management of personnel within the area of responsibility.
Proactively identify continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities. Ensure implementation of out and in-reach programs within the catchment and referral areas of the institution. Assist with budget, human resources and equipment management within areas of responsibility. Participate in Research projects to improve the quality of care. Implement strategic plan for nurse education, training, and practice. Participate actively and contribute in institutional engagements.
Establish, maintain and participate in inter- professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork that promotes efficient and effective health care. Manage and utilize resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. Advocate and ensure the promotion of Nursing Ethos and Professionalism. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to computer literacy test.
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