• Reference Number : refs/018940
• Directorate : Nursing Department
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 627 474.00 Per Annum Plus benefits
• Enquiries : MR M MAYEKISO TEL: 011 489-0897/8

Requirements :

• Basic R245 qualification (i.e Diploma/degree in nursing) that allows registration with the SANC as a professional nurse. Registration with S.A.N.C as a Professional nurse with General. Minimum of (8) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Hospital management level. Diploma/Degree in Nursing Administration and Education will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing strategy, nursing statutes, and other relevant frameworks such as: Nursing Act, OHS Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele principles, Public Service regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc. Skills: Leadership, Organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework. Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resource under management. Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care Personal: Responsiveness, Pro-activeness, Professionalism, Accuracy, Flexibility, Initiative, Co-operations, Team player, Supportive, Assertive. Ethical standards are a requisite and upholding the organizational culture. Delegate supervise and coordinate provision of effective and efficient patient care. Initiate and participate in health promotion to ensure consistent communication of relevant accurate information on health care. Develop/ establish and maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders (inter-professional, inter-sectorial and multi-disciplinary teamwork). Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. Monitor and ensure proper utilization of financial and physical resources. Manage Human Resources and ensure skilling and quality care in the department. Demonstrate effective communication with patients and their relatives, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Work effectively and amicably, at a supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Monitor the compliance, effectiveness and side effects of medication and advocate for patients in cases of ineffective treatments. Delegate and supervise ward activities. Ensure the continuity of patient care is maintained through nursing care rounds and hand over rounds. Ensure adequate record keeping is maintained. Provide support, counseling and crisis interventions when needed. Able to manage own work, time and that of the junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper team. Able to develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations in order to enhance service delivery. Manage the department efficiently and cost effectively. Ability to deal with conflicts and knowledge of DoH policies. Ensure and have knowledge Ideal Hospital Realization Standards. Manage PMDS of subordinates. Management of complaints.

Notes :

• Helen Joseph Hospital is committed to the pursuit of diversity, redress and will promote representation in terms of race, disability and gender. The Institutional Employment Equity Plan will be considered in the process of filling the posts. Applications must be submitted on a New Version of Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated cv. Copies need not be certified when applying for this post. The communication from HR department regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993, reference check and verification of qualifications will be conducted. Applications must be submitted at Helen Joseph Hospital, No. 1 Perth Road Auckland Park, Johannesburg. (There is an application box at hospital entrance – ask Security Officers on duty for assistance). Alternatively, applications can be posted to Helen Joseph Hospital Private Bag X 47, Auckland Park, 2006; Attention: Human resources department. PLEASE NOTE: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Helen Joseph Hospital

Closing Date : 22-09-2023

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.