The Northern Cape Department of Health is the department of the Government of the Northern Cape, responsible for providing public healthcare to the population of the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The political head of the department is the MEC for Health; as of 2020 this is Maruping Lekwene.
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Degree/diploma in nursing (General, Psychiatric, Community) and Midwifery, that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification in Paediatrics (Paediatric Nursing Science), with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC.
Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
DUTIES :
Provide strategic and operational leadership in Paediatric nursing services. Ensure delivery of quality, safe, and child-centred care. Manage and supervise nursing staff, including performance management.
Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, policies, and standards. Coordinate patient care, bed management, and resource allocation. Monitor and evaluate nursing outcomes and quality improvement initiatives. Participate in budgeting, procurement, and asset management.
Ensure effective implementation of Infection Prevention and Control. Coordinate training, mentoring, and continuous professional development of staff and research. Participate in hospital management and clinical governance structures.