• Reference Number : refs/020458
  • Directorate : Nursing
  • Number of Posts : 2
  • Package : R 656 964 per annum
  • Enquiries : MS LLP MSIZA TEL No; (016) 341 1100

Requirements :

  • Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of eight (8) years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least three (3) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience at management level. Computer literacy is essential. A management Qualification will be an added advantage. Skills: Presentation and report writing skills, Strong Leadership skills, Good Communication and Problem-solving skills, Planning and Organizing skills and Financial Management skills. Problem solving, conflict resolution skills, able to work under pressure. Knowledge in Ideal Hospital Realization Framework and National Health Insurance (NHI). Nursing strategy. PFMA, Labour Relations and other related legislative framework. Ability to work under pressure.

Duties :

  • Ability to plan and organize including monitoring the objectives of the hospital. Ability to delegate, supervise and coordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care. To provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and the public. To provide comprehensive quality nursing care as a member of the multidisciplinary team according to the identified needs of the patients and that must be based on the scientific principle. To delegate and support staff in the execution of quality patient care. To provide direct and indirect supervision of all staff, other clinicians and housekeeping. Identify staff training needs of subordinates, monitor performance and ensure effective development thereof. Exercise control of discipline, grievance and labour relations in terms of the legal frameworks of the department. Formation and implementation of Nursing guideline, practices, policies and procedures. Manage effective utilization and supervision of human, financial and material resources. Coordination of provision effective training and research. Maintain professional growth/ ethical standards and development of self and subordinates. Monitoring service standards and maintaining the set norms and standards of the department. Knowledge of Ideal Hospital Realization Framework and management of patients’ safety incidents. Utilize all resources effectively and efficiently in the hospital.

Notes :

  • Applications are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents but must fill a new Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on www.dpsa.gov.za/documents) accompanied by a comprehensive CV highlighting or stating the requirements mentioned above. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Failure to submit the required documents will result in the application not being considered. Qualifications of candidates recommended for appointment will be verified. Persons in possession of foreign qualification must furnish the Department with the evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applications received after closing date and time will not be considered. Whites, colored and people with disability are encouraged to apply. The candidates will be expected to be available for selection interviews on the date, time and place determined by the Department. Applications can be hand delivered at Heidelberg Hospital Admin block 1. Heidelberg Hospital, Private Bag X612, Heidelberg, 1441. Physical Address: Corner HF Verwoerd and Hospital Street, Heidelberg, 1441. Applicants are encouraged to use hand delivery or post office due to institutional technical problems. NB: The closing time on the closing date will be 12h00

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Heidelberg Hospital

Closing Date : 17-05-2024


Criteria Questions
Basic qualification accredited with theDo you have South African Nursing Council (SANC) in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse?
Do you have a minimum of eight (8) years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing?
Do you have three (3 years recognizable experience at management level?
Do you have a nursing management Qualification?
Do you have Presentation and report writing skills, Strong Leadership skills, Good Communication and Problem-solving skills, Planning and Organizing skills and Financial Management skills. Problem solving, conflict resolution skills, able to work under pressure. Knowledge in Ideal Hospital Realization Framework and National Health Insurance (NHI). Nursing strategy?

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.