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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Assistant Manager Nursing (Head of Nursing Services)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: WCD95/2025
  Vredenburg Hospital
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Provide guidance, leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives of division and monitor the implementation of policies, programmes, regulations, practices, procedures, and standards pertaining to nursing care. Provide professional, technical and management support, co-ordinate and monitor quality patient care through proper management of nursing care programs. Advocate and ensure the promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism. Provide effective support to Nursing -, Administration- and Support services and maintain professional self-development. Utilize information technology and other management information systems to manage nursing information for the enhancement of service delivery, human-, financial-, and physical resources. Supervisory and mentorship role to the Operational Managers of the hospital.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel. Willingness to deal with after-hour calls from the community
 
Enquiries:
: Dr. JM Van Schalkwyk tel. no. 022 709 7287
 
Experience:
A minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
 
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet). Good communication (written and verbal) skills with ability to manage conflict and knowledge of legislation related to the Health Care Service and policies of the Department of Health. Ability to work effectively and amicably at management level with people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. Good organisational, interpersonal-, creative problem solving- and research skills, as well as the ability to manage own work (and that of the units which report to the post), and to ensure appropriate interventions to enhance all services at the institution.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Current registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 693 036 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
6/6/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 6/23/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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