Assistant Manager Nursing (SPECIALTY: Night Duty)

Overview

Assistant Manager Nursing position at Tygerberg Hospital in Parow Valley responsible for co-ordinating clinical nursing care and managing resources on night duty.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post basic nursing qualification in one of the R212 qualifications, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC.
• Or a 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post graduate diploma in one of the qualifications (R635) accredited with the SANC.
• The following R635 qualifications are excluded, i.e Post Graduate Diploma in Health Service Management and a Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing Education.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a 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 (R212) or a post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in the relevant specialty.
• At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate recognisable experience at management level.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Will be required to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy in Word, and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and National Core Standards.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing specialty.
• Nursing Management qualification / skills.
• Strong leadership and good interpersonal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to function in a team and under pressure.

Duties

• The candidate will be responsible for management and co-ordination of clinical nursing care in the hospital on night duty.
• Effective management and utilization of Human and Financial Resources to ensure optimal clinical and operational function in the area.
• Manage training, orientation, learning, professional growth & development, and participation in research within the clinical environment on night duty.
• Support/ deputise for the Head of Nursing and support the Nursing department and the institution.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment. 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. 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. OTHER POSTS