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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 (Speciality: Psychiatry)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS66/2019
  Lentegeur Hospital
 
Experience:
A minimum of 9 years appropriate /recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above.
 
Requirements
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 duration of at least 1-year, accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ensure that clinical nursing practice rendered by the nursing team and promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards. Demonstrate a good understanding of HR and financial policies and practices. Word and Excel literacy, Knowledge of FBU functions and management (ability to work collaboratively within FBUs). Appropriate/recognisable experience working within the Acute Psychiatric Services.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Manage and co-ordinate the implementation of holistic, comprehensive, specialised nursing care in the Psychiatry complex, in conjunction with team members, within a professional and legal framework. Ensure the maintenance of quality care standards in the Psychiatry services. Manage, supervise, guide staff and keep records and statistics as required. Manage assets, consumables, and services effectively and support education, in-service training, orientation and practice development initiatives in the area. Maintain professional growth and ethical standards. Provide effective support to nursing services and hospital management by managing the hospital after hours, when the need arises.
 
Enquiries:
Ms BL McKay, tel. no. (021) 370 -1248 / Ms D Lotz tel. no. (021) 370 -1230
 
Registration with professional council:
Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid code (B/EB) drivers licence.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 562 800 (PN-B3) per annum - R 633 432 (PN-B3) per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
10/9/2019 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: 11/1/2019 12:00:00 AM
 
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