Requirements - Minimum Educational Qualification: A 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 minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at nurse management level.
Inherent Requirements of the Job: The successful applicant will have to work overtime should the need arise, day or night.
Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
Excellent conflict management skills.
Basic computer literacy.
Knowledge of legislation relative to the Health Care Service.
Knowledge of the policies of the Department of Health.
Ability to manage own work, and that of the units which report to the post, and to ensure appropriate interventions to enhance the nursing service at the institution.
Skilled nurse clinician able to lead the nursing service within the scope of practice and accepted nursing standards.
Co-ordinate, supervise and delegate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through quality nursing care within set standards and legal framework.
Participate in analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures.
Manage and monitor the cost effective utilisation of human, financial and physical resources.
Co-ordinate the provision of effective training and research.
Provide effective support to Nursing Services and maintain professional self-development.
R309 327 (PN-A7) per annum.