Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY: R588 378 per annum
CENTRE: Victoria Hospital, Wynberg
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse. Postbasic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science in Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science in Critical Care Nursing: General. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 9 years of appropriate/recognisable 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/recognisable experience in the speciality after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above. Inherent requirements of the job: Perform after-hour and weekend duties for the department and the hospital. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Principles of Management: Supervisory, problem-solving, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills. Leadership, communication skills and computer literacy. Knowledge of Nursing legislation related to legal and ethical nursing practices and framework. Labour relations legislation and relevant public sector policies and protocols. Human Resources and Financial Management, including computer literacy (i.e., Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Extensive knowledge in General Nursing and the relevant Nursing Speciality.
DUTIES: Provide leadership to realise the strategic goals and objectives of the Nursing Division and for the coordination and delivery of quality nursing care within the relevant department. Participate in the formulation, monitoring and implementation of policies, guidelines, standards, procedures and regulations about nursing care within the relevant Department. Provide effective support and management of human, material and financial resources. Manage staff performance, training and personal development of self and subordinates including management of underperformance and grievances. Collect, provide, and use relevant information for the enhancement of service delivery. Participate in and encourage nursing research.
ENQUIRIES: Ms MAT Dubru-Shunmugam Tel No: (021) 799-1125, Email address mary.dubru@westerncape.gov.za
APPLICATIONS: Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
CLOSING DATE: 31 March 2023