Assistant Manager Nursing Specialty (ONCOLOGY)

Overview

Assistant Manager Nursing Specialty in Oncology at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital, requiring a Professional Nurse qualification with post-basic Oncology training and 10 years' experience.

Requirements

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
• Diploma/degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Oncology Nursing Science.
• Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
• At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at management level.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of PFMA, Batho Pele Principles, Patient Rights Charter and other relevant legal framework, Labour Relations and Public Service 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

• Demonstrate in in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts as well as understanding of the legislative’s framework governing Public Service.
• Ensure that the clinical nursing practice by the team is rendered in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
• Promote quality of nursing care as directed by professional scope of practice and standards determined by the health facility.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and Financial policies and practices.
• Demonstrate in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how it expects a service delivery.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Neonatal Care Standards and in reporting and monitoring of indicators.
• Ensure that the environment complies with Health and Safety Act and Infection Prevention and Control Policies.

How to apply

must be submitted electronically via email to: Nozidumo.Calaza@echealth.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms Calaza Tel No: (047) 502 4469

Notes

Applications must be posted on the new Z83 Form, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference. Applicants are only required to submit a Z83 form and a comprehensive CV. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents (copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document, Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen) on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short- listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks. Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). If you have not been contacted by the Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts. OTHER POSTS