Assistant Manager Nursing Specialty Area PN-B4 (Theatre/ ICU) REF NO: REFS/TMH/2024/09/01 at Gauteng Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Basic qualification accredited with the 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 minimum of ten (10) years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least six (6) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in the speciality after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification in either ICU/ Theatre.
• At least three (3) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience at a management level.
• Diploma/ Degree in Nursing Administration, Computer literacy, knowledge and insight of Nursing processes, procedures, statutes and other relevant public service acts.
• Decision and problem-solving skills, interpersonal and conflict management skills.
• Knowledge of Ideal hospital framework, norms and standards, Batho-Pele principles. Good communication skills, supervisory and analytical skills.
• Basic understanding of Human Resources and Financial management policies and practices. 

 
DUTIES :

• Manage and co-ordinate the implementation of holistic, comprehensive, specialized Nursing care in the intensive care unit, theatre and CSSD in conjunction with team members within a professional and legal framework.
• Ensure the maintenance of quality care standards in the ICU, Theatre and CSSD services. Ensure adequate supervision of staff and personal quality cost effective and efficient patient care.
• Ensure effective utilization of all infection control and prevention practices by all staff including support services and cleaning staff.
• Supervise the implementation of health care delivery policies procedures, clinical guidelines and protocols, operational and strategic plans aimed at improving service delivery.
• Execute disciplinary code and grievance procedure up to the required level and then refer to the Deputy Manager Nursing.
• Facilitate implementation of departmental priorities and National Core Standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the care, ensure effective data management.
• Ensure that ethics and professionalism is maintained, demonstrate effective communication with staff, patients and multidisciplinary and other stakeholders.