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.
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Basic R425 Qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing council as a Professional Nurse. Post basic nursing qualification with duration of one year, accredited with SANC in Orthopaedic Nursing Science.
A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate or recognisable experience after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in Orthopaedic Nursing Science.
One year post basic qualification in Nursing Administration/Health Management registered with SANC. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council. Knowledge of legal prescripts that regulate nursing and health services.
Computer literacy i.e. (Ms Word, Power Point). Ability to work independently and innovate, problem solving, communication and decision-making skills. Strong leadership, conflict resolution and sound interpersonal skills are necessary. Understanding of Ideal hospital framework, PFMA, Labour relations and other relevant legislative frameworks. Prepared to do night duty and corridor supervision under the supervision of an Area Manager. Report writing skills.
COMPETENCIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS.
Competencies:
leadership, ward management/ward administration, planning, organizing, co-ordination and communication skills. Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions. Display empathy for patients, promoting advocacy and facilitating holistic treatment and care. Knowledge of administrative policies and guidelines.
Duties :
Supervision over day-to-day operations of the unit. Manage effective utilization and supervision of human, financial and material resources Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the scope of practice.
Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Promote nursing ethos and professionalism. Involvement in the Hospital Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement programmes.
Coordinate unit meetings and liaison with members of the multidisciplinary team. Maintain a positive practice environment and participate in education and training of student nurses.
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