Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
West Coast District
Minimum educational qualification: 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. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
Experience: A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Ability to travel to attend meetings, outreach, or operational activities.
Willingness to work overtime, after hour and weekend standby duties which could include day shift, night shift and public holidays. Willingness to relief the Assistant Manager Nursing and Operational Manager when needed. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet). Knowledge and understanding of the District Health System/and health implementation thereof as well as experience in office administration, human resource management, financial management, supply chain and procurement processes on Operational level.
Provision of Leadership and Management by supervision, coordination & delegation to provide quality care through applying professional and ethical standards and legislation in designated unit. Clinical governance of designated unit. Provision of effective support to nursing services. Effectively manage the utilization and supervision of resources, people management, employee relations and monitoring and evaluation of quality. Adequate financial planning and support, budgeting and control of the unit. Professional and ethical conduct. Oversight of research, training and education in the unit.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Ms. S. Van Wyk Tel No: (022) 709-5099
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.
It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
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