Assistant Manager - Nursing Services

• Enquiries :
  Dr R Mathebula TEL:

Requirements :

• Grade 12. Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A Post
  -Graduate Diploma or Degree in nursing management or administration or Health systems management as accredited by SAQA and/or SANC. Current registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse post community service with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at management level.
  
  Experience working in physical and neurological rehabilitation unit or facility will be an added advantage. Computer literacy. Driver’s license. Be able to perform duties in a multidisciplinary environment.

Duties :

• Oversee that a holistic nursing care services are co-ordinated and delivered to patients in a cost effective, efficient, cost-minimising and equitable manner in a rehabilitation facility. Overall coordination, implementation and monitoring of the strategic objectives of nursing, the hospital and the Department of Health. Management of human resources efficiently and ensuring equity. Monitor clinical records as regulated by SANC and other relevant statutory bodies.
  
  Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises and how these impacts on service delivery. Ensure that the clinical nursing practice by the nursing team at an area and facility level 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 a basic understanding of HR and financial and supply chain policies and practices. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the legislative framework governing the public service. Demonstrate effective communication with supervisors, other health professionals and support services personnel and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required. Ability to direct a multidisciplinary team at to ensure good nursing care at area/facility level.
  
  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 the post, and to ensure appropriate interventions to enhance nursing services at a facility level. Able to develop and maintaining a nursing service environment that promotes the rights of patients, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the principles of Batho Pele and National Core Standards are adhered to.
  
  Able to develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations to enhance service delivery. Actively participate in the implementation of the ideal Hospital Assessment. Coordinate the implementation of continuing professional development (CPD) for nurses and midwives. Be able to rotate and work shifts and relieving Nursing Management on weekends, holidays and after hours. Knowledge of PSI policy guidelines and management of complaints.
  
  Develop and implement Quality Improvement Plans. Actively participate in the implementation of the health information policy by submitting all required reports by demonstrating basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Able to plan, maintain and control the nursing services budget for the area facility according to PFMA and other relevant prescripts. Manage and control medical equipment and other assets.

Employer :
Department of Health

Location :
Tshwane Rehabilitation Hospital

Closing Date : 23-10-2026

do you have a R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree)

3 years in management level

Do you have a valid drivers licence