• Reference Number : refs/021495
• Directorate : NURSING
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R656 964.00
• Enquiries : Ms EP Ntsie Tel: 012 725 2312

Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma /Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. Proof of current registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 8 years appropriate /recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 3 years of period referred above must be appropriate /recognisable at management level. (Less than 1 year from experience for candidates appointed from outside the public service after complying with registration requirements). Must be computer literate. Diploma/ Degree in Nursing Administration and Nursing Education will be added advantage. Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the legislative framework governing the public service. Ability to direct a multi-disciplinary team and to ensure good nursing care at area/facility level. Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how these impacts on service delivery. Knowledge of nursing care process and procedures, nursing statuses, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational and Health and Safety Act. Communication as a skill is highly expected.

Duties :

• Ensure that the clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (area/facility) is rendered in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Demonstrate effective communication with supervisors, other health professionals and support services personnel and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required.. Work effectively and amicably, at management level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Able to manage own work and that of units reporting to post, and to ensure appropriate interventions to enhance nursing service at area/facility level. Able to be developing and maintaining a nursing service environment that promotes the rights of patients, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that principles of Batho Pele are adhered to. Able to develop contact, build and maintain a network of professional relations in order. 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 comprehensive on health care. Develop/establish and maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders (i,e interprofessional, inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary teamwork). Manage, monitor and ensure proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources. Participate in the analysis, formation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards, and procedure. The candidate is expected to relieve on night duty as a supervisor. Participate in the nursing management team. To act on behalf of the NSM (day/night) and all other managers especially on night and after hours.. Expected to recommend, advise, give information in the form of report, letters and memos. General and strategic advice, nursing and management support. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development: SANC, Nurses Day involvement, promoting the image of both nursing and hospital.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal; https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/ No hand-delivered, faxed or email applications will be accepted. NB for assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Plus, a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (Shortlisted Candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).

Employer : Department of Health

Location : ODI DISTRICT HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 16-09-2024

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.