Assistant Manager Nursing (General: Area)

Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Assistant Manager Nursing (General: Area) in New Somerset Hospital.

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent conflict management skills. Excellent writing and communication skills. Ability to work effectively and amicably, at management level with people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. Basic computer literacy. Knowledge of legislation relative to the Health Care Service and policies of the Department of Health. Ability to manage own work, and that of the units which report to the post, and to ensure appropriate interventions to enhance the nursing service at the institution. Skilled nurse clinician able to lead the nursing service within the scope of practice and accepted nursing standards.
• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level.
• Willingness to work overtime should the need arise, day or night. Perform after-hour and weekend duties in order to assist the matron or night manager as the need arises.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate, supervise and delegate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through quality nursing care within set standards and legal framework. Participate in analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. Manage and monitor the cost-effective utilization of human, financial and physical resources. Coordinate the provision of effective training and research. Provide effective support to Nursing Services and maintain professional self-development.