Assistant Manager Nursing (HEAD Nursing)
Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) · Head Office, Cape Town (Nursing Practice), Western Cape, South Africa
Closes 20 November
- Location
- Head Office, Cape Town (Nursing Practice), Western Cape, South Africa
- Salary
- R785 568 per year
- Posted
- 7 November 2026
- Closing date
- 20 November 2026
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REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse OR A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 3 years of the period referred to above be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel to support assigned provincial engagements and facility support activitie s. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Thorough knowledge of nursing legislation, regulations and prescripts, including scopes and standards of practice and SANC and National Department of Health (NDoH) requirements. Appropriate knowledge of provincial nursin g practice frameworks, Clinical Nurse Practitioner (CNP) authorisation requirements, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and the National Nursing Leadership Competency Framework. Appropriate knowledge of community service nursing processes, including placement, registration, commencement, completion and absorption. Relevant knowledge of public service governance, including the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and departmental Human Resources, procurement and financial policies. Sound knowledge of workforce planning, nursing practice management, professional governance, quality improvement and patient safety. Strong operational planning, programme coordination, monitoring and evaluation, information management, reporting and da ta analysis skills. Sound interpersonal, stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills. (written and verbal). Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and data management systems). NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. DUTIES: Manage the implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of assigned provincial Nursing Practice programmes, including operational planning, progress reporting and risk and corrective -action tracking. Coordinate the review and implementation of nursing policies and practice standards, coordinate the nursing peer review programme and monitor patient safety and the quality of nursing care. Provide workforce planning and scope of practice inputs, coordinate community service nursing processes and monitor CNP authorisation. Coordinate nursing leadership, CPD and stakeholder governance activities, including assigned forums, and liaise with healthcare facilities, Nursing Education Institutions, Higher Education Institutions and all relevant stakeholders. Manage assigned staff, resources and records and ensure operational continuity in accordance with relevant legislation and directives. Provide support and advice to the Manager Nursing Practice and senior management on nursing practice matters. SALARY: R785 568 per annum CENTRE: Head Office, Cape Town (Nursing Practice) ENQUIRIES: Ms S Fredericks Tel No: (021) 940-4400 Chief Directorate: People Management
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