Assistant Manager Nursing Speciality Pn-b4 (Midwifery And Neonatal Nursing) Re-advertisement

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**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Manager Nursing Speciality (Pn-b4) focused on Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing within the Gauteng Department of Health. The position involves overseeing and coordinating patient care, managing resources, participating in health promotion, and maintaining professional standards within a healthcare setting. **What you will do** * Delegate, supervise and co-ordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care. * Initiate and participate in health promotion to ensure consistent communication of relevant, accurate and comprehensive information on health care. * Develop/establish and maintain constructive relationships with nursing and other stakeholders i.e. inter-personal, inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary teamwork. * Participate in the analysis, formulation of nursing guidelines, norms and standards. * Implementation of Ideal Hospital Maintenance Framework Version 2.0. * Manage effective utilization and supervision of human, financial and material resources. * Co-ordination of provision of effective training and research. * Be allocated to work night shifts, weekends, public holidays and relieve the supervisor when required. * Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. * Management of personnel performance and review thereof. * Contracting, Midterm review and final assessment **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. * Basic R425 qualification i.e. Degree/Diploma in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council SANC as a Professional Nurse with Midwifery. * A minimum of ten (10) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. * At least six (6) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology department after obtaining the one (1) year post- basic qualification in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science. * At least three (3) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognize experience at management level. * Post basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC will be an added advantage. * Current registration with the South African Nursing Council FOR 2026. * COMPETENCIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: * Leadership, ward management/ward administration, planning, organizing, co-ordination and communication skills. * Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions. * Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment and care. * Knowledge of administrative policies and guidelines. **Who should apply** An experienced professional nurse with a specialty in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing, possessing a minimum of 10 years nursing experience, with at least 6 years in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and 3 years at a management level. Candidates must hold a relevant nursing degree/diploma, including midwifery, and be currently registered with the South African Nursing Council for 2026. Strong leadership, management, organizational, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to make independent decisions and demonstrate empathy for patients. Applicants should be prepared for varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays. **Deadline** 30-10-2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-manager-nursing-speciality-pn-b4-midwifery-and-neonatal-nursing-re-advertisement-gauteng-department-of-health Source: myjobmag

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