Assistant Manager Nursing General Stream (Pn-a7)
- Location
- Gauteng
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This outlines the role of an Assistant Manager Nursing General Stream (Pn-a7) within the Gauteng Department Of Health. What you will do Key responsibilities include: * Delegating, supervising, and coordinating the provision of effective patient care. * Initiating and participating in health promotion activities to ensure accurate health information. * Developing and maintaining constructive relationships with nursing staff and other stakeholders, fostering inter-personal, inter-sectoral, and multi-disciplinary teamwork. * Participating in the analysis and formulation of nursing guidelines, norms, and standards. * Implementing the Ideal Hospital Maintenance Framework Version 2.0. * Managing the effective utilization and supervision of human, financial, and material resources. * Coordinating the provision of effective training and research. * Working night shifts, weekends, public holidays, and relieving the supervisor when required. * Maintaining professional growth, ethical standards, and self-development. * Managing personnel performance, including contracting, midterm review, and final assessment. Requirements (from the original advert) * Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. * Basic R425 qualification (e.g., Degree/Diploma in nursing or equivalent) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse with Midwifery. * A minimum of eight (8) years of appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. * At least three (3) years of the aforementioned experience must be appropriate/recognizable experience at a management level. * Current registration with the South African Nursing Council for 2026. * Post-basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC (will be an added advantage). * 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 The ideal candidate is a professional nurse with midwifery qualifications and current SANC registration, possessing at least eight years of post-registration nursing experience, with a minimum of three years at a management level. They should demonstrate strong leadership, ward management, planning, organizing, coordination, and communication skills, coupled with the ability to make independent decisions, show empathy, and advocate for patients. Knowledge of administrative policies and a willingness to work diverse shifts, including nights and weekends, are also expected. Deadline 30-10-2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-manager-nursing-general-stream-pn-a7-gauteng-department-of-health Source: myjobmag
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