Deputy Manager Nursing; Level 1&2 Hospitals Pna

Job Reference

• Reference Number: refs/050007
• Directorate: NURSING
• Number of Posts: 1
• Package: R – R PER ANNUM
• Enquiries:
  Mr. J. Naidoo, Tel No.:

• Basic R425 qualification (Diploma or Degree in Nursing) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Minimum of nine (9) years of appropriate/recognized experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC and at least four (4) years of experience at Nursing Management level.
• Qualification in Nursing Administrative / Management or health care management obtained from a recognized institution.
• Competencies/Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  • Application of legislations and Health related Acts and Ethical Nursing practices.
  • Knowledge of Nursing legislative framework, National Core Standards, and scope of practice for different categories of Nurses.
  • Ability to plan, organise, lead and co‑ordinate nursing services.
  • Experience in developing and monitoring nursing services that promote patient rights.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Understanding of human resources, disciplinary procedures, and financial management policies.
  • Computer literacy (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, Outlook) and report writing skills.
  • Valid driver’s license.

• Lead and give direction to nursing services and overall control of quality patient care in the Hospital.
• Provide professional, technical and management support for the provision of quality patient care through management of nursing care programmes.
• Advocate the promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism.
• Develop and monitor implementation of policies, programmes, regulations, practices, protocols and standards pertaining to nursing care.
• Establish, maintain and participate in inter‑professional and multi‑disciplinary teams for effective and efficient health care.
• Manage and monitor the utilisation of human resources and finances in accordance with relevant directives and prescriptions.
• Participate in the Hospital Executive decision‑making body.
• Collaborate with other team members to identify actual and potential risks.
• Support nursing and health‑care research to improve quality of care.
• Lead the implementation of the National Core Standards (NCS).
• Identify continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for nurses and midwives.
• Participate in the implementation of the national strategic plan for nurse education, training and practice 2012‑2017.

Department of Health

23-06-2026

Women and people with disability are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to internal candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill this post. The Department’s intention is to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service.