ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING SPECIALTY (TRAUMA)

Job Overview

The Department of Health seeks an Assistant Manager Nursing Specialty (Trauma) at Frontier Regional Hospital, Chris Hani District. The successful candidate will earn between R785 568 and R884 940 per annum under OSD. Requirements include a basic R425 nursing qualification, a post-basic qualification in the specialty, SANC registration, and at least 10 years of nursing experience with 3 years at management level. Applications must be submitted via email using the Z83 form and a comprehensive CV.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/degree in Nursing) or equivalent allowing registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse
• A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in the relevant specialty
• Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse
• A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing
• At least 6 years of experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification
• At least 3 years of experience at management level
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of PFMA, Batho Pele Principles, Patient Rights Charter, Labour Relations and Public Service Acts
• Managerial, communication (written and verbal), report writing, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of six key priority areas and ability to work under pressure

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts and legislative framework governing Public Service
• Ensure that clinical nursing practice by the team is rendered in accordance with scope of practice and nursing standards
• 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
• 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

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