DEPUTY MANAGER NURSING

Job Overview

A Deputy Manager Nursing position is available at Zithulele Hospital, OR Tambo District, under the Eastern Cape Department of Health. The role requires a basic R425 nursing qualification, registration with SANC, a postgraduate diploma in Nursing Management/Administration, and at least 9 years of experience, with 4 years at management level. Responsibilities include providing strategic nursing leadership, managing human and material resources, ensuring quality assurance, and maintaining compliance with health standards. Applications can be submitted via email.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Basic R425 qualification Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse General.
• A postgraduate diploma in Nursing Management/Administration.
• A minimum of 9 years after registration as a Professional Nurse, at least 4 years appropriate recognizable experience must be at Management Level.
• Demonstrate advanced understanding and application of Nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.
• Knowledge of PFMA, HR Management, Public Sector Legislation and relevant Prescript/Regulation, Batho Pele Principles and Patient Rights Charter.
• Strong leadership, good interpersonal relations, effective problem solving, management and decision-making skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential requirements.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• To manage and provide strategic Nursing leadership and direction to the Nursing Services.
• Plan and monitor the objectives of the specialized unit in line with the strategic plan of the institution and Department.
• Coordinate and maintain conducive/constructive working relationships with Nursing and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with professional and ethical practice.
• Monitor and ensure nursing care is practiced in accordance with the statutory law, policies and procedures governing the Nursing Profession, Labour and Health Care.
• Effective management and utilization of Human and Material Resources.
• Ensure effective implementation of PMDS.
• Monitor compliance to Quality Assurance and Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety standards and National Core Standards Compliance.
• Ensure efficient and effective execution of administration functions of the Nursing unit.

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