Assistant Manager Nursing : Pn-a7

Requirements:

• Matric, basic R425 (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or Bachelor of Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) Professional Nursing.
• 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/ recognizable experience at Management Level. Proof of service record endorsed by HR. The successful candidate is expected to enter in to Performance Agreement

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure. Computer Literacy. Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant frameworks.
• Knowledge of PFMA, Batho Pele Principles, Patients Rights Charter and other relevant legal frameworks, Labour Relations and Public Services Acts.
• Managerial and communication (both written and verbal), report writing and problem - solving skills. Knowledge of six key priority areas, ability to work under pressure. A valid driver's license. Computer literacy.

Duties:

• Delegate, supervise and co-ordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care. Initiate and participate in health promotion to ensure consistent communication of relevant, accurate and comprehensive information on health care.
• Develop/establish and maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders (i.e. inter-professional, inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary teamwork).
• Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. Manage Human Resources. Monitor and ensure proper utilization of financial and physical resources