ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

Requirements

Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in Curative Skills in Primary Health Care/ Clinical Assessment, Treatment and Care accredited with the SANC. Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at management level.

Duties

Deliver a service in the General nursing areas indicated to ensure service delivery on a 24-hour basis. Will be required to do calls within the discipline and do hospital sit-ups as required by the service as well as night duty. Demonstrate effective communication with patients and relatives, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues including more complex report writing when required. Monitor patient care and compliance to quality standards. Work effectively and amicably at a managerial level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Provision of quality Nursing Care, assist team members with Quality Assurance and monthly audits and development of clinical guidelines and policies. Maintain, manage PMDS of subordinates. Manage risk and ensure that the environment complies with the Health and Safety Act and Infection and Prevention Control Policies. Ensure effective and efficient budget control and assets control for the department. Preparedness to engage and manage any project aimed at improving the image of the nursing profession and the effectiveness and efficiency of the health service. Overall management of the Community Health Centre.

Where to send your application

Alternatively, applications can be submitted electronically via email to: Simphiwe.Mangoloti@echealth.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms S Mangoloti Tel No: (043) 708 1720

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