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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: MHS126/2021
  Valkenberg Hospital
 
Experience:
A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in Psychiatric Nursing after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification as mentioned above.
 
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 Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Computer literacy. Knowledge of legal framework and regulations regarding nursing practice. Good leadership and people management skills, maintain constructive relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary team. Basic financial management skills. The ability to communicate (verbal and written) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Ensure adherence to MHCA prescripts and other legislation Effective management of the ward, hospital after hours, over weekends and public holidays on a planned basis and maintain good working relationship amongst all members of staff. Manage and monitor the effective utilisation of human, financial and physical resources as per departmental policies. Co-ordinate and actively participate in focused training and development of permanent staff and nursing students according to development plan. Participate in analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures.
 
Enquiries:
Mr M Photo, tel. no. (021) 826 5801
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Work shifts on day duty when required to satisfy operational needs. Work night duty on a planned schedule to relief the night manager. A Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
 
 
 
 
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:
7/23/2021 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.
  • 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.
Closing date: 8/16/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
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