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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.
 
Operational Manager Nursing (Specialty: Psychiatry)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS59/2021
  Alexandra Hospital
 
Experience:
A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the above-mentioned qualification.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to effectively communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Good interpersonal, leadership, communication skills, strong sense of responsibility. The ability to function independently in a multidisciplinary team and the ability to direct the team to ensure good nursing care. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of nursing and public service legislation and knowledge of Human Resource and financial policies. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1-year, accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science.
 
Note:
Candidates may be subjected to a practical assessment. Only applicants within the Provincial Government Western Cape will be considered for this post.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Current registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse (annual license receipt).
 
Enquiries:
Mrs RA Fisher, Tel. no. (021) 503 5077
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Provide leadership, management, governance and supervision of nursing services. Ensure the provision of optimal, holistic nursing care within the parameters of professional, legal and ethical practices. Effectively manage human and financial resources with emphasis on compliance of policies, practice and protocols. Ensure effective adherence to quality improvement strategies in the execution of quality nursing care and clinical governance. Provide effective management support to nursing services, hospital management including after hours coverage and night duty.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Willingness to work weekends, overtime, public holidays and night duty. A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 562 800 (PN-B3)- R 633 432 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
4/9/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
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’stechnical 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. 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: 4/30/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
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