Assistant Manager Nursing (Head Nursing)

About

Manage provincial Nursing Practice programmes, policy implementation and nursing governance. Applicants need SANC registration, at least eight years’ nursing experience and management experience. Salary: R785 568 per annum. Duty station: Head Office, Cape Town (Nursing Practice).

How to apply

Apply online only via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of assigned provincial Nursing Practice programmes, including operational planning, progress reporting and risk and corrective-action tracking.
• Coordinate the review and implementation of nursing policies and practice standards, coordinate the nursing peer review programme and monitor patient safety and the quality of nursing care.
• Provide workforce planning and scope of practice inputs, coordinate community service nursing processes and monitor CNP authorisation.
• Coordinate nursing leadership, CPD and stakeholder governance activities, including assigned forums, and liaise with healthcare facilities, Nursing Education Institutions, Higher Education Institutions and all relevant stakeholders.
• Manage assigned staff, resources and records and ensure operational continuity in accordance with relevant legislation and directives.
• Provide support and advice to the Manager Nursing Practice and senior management on nursing practice matters.

Qualifications

• Basic R425 nursing qualification or equivalent R683, a four-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174), or a three-year Diploma in Nursing (R171), allowing SANC registration as stated.
• Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse.
• A minimum of 8 years’ appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing, including at least 3 years at management level.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to support assigned provincial engagements and facility support activities.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing legislation, public-service governance, workforce planning and nursing practice management; planning, monitoring, reporting, stakeholder and computer skills.