About the Role
The Department of Health is looking for a dedicated Assistant Manager Nursing in Primary Health Care, based in Buffalo City Metro at Empilweni Gompo Community Health Centre. This vital role is designed for an experienced nursing professional who is keen to make a significant contribution to the community’s healthcare system. In this position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that high-quality health services are delivered consistently, day and night, benefiting the local population and enhancing public service delivery in South Africa.
As an Assistant Manager Nursing, you will oversee nursing operations, coordinate patient care, and lead a team in a dynamic environment. Your efforts will not only improve patient outcomes but will also foster a collaborative and supportive atmosphere among healthcare staff and the community. This position is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families in Buffalo City.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing accessible, efficient, and high-quality healthcare to all South Africans. Its mission encompasses promoting public health, preventing diseases, and ensuring that healthcare services are effective and responsive to the needs of the community. Working within this department means being part of a larger mission to improve the health and well-being of the nation while fostering a culture of empathy and support among colleagues and patients alike.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver nursing services in accordance with established guidelines and standards, ensuring 24-hour service availability.
- Conduct hospital sit-ups and participate in on-call duties as required.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless patient experience.
- Monitor patient care and compliance with quality standards, enhancing overall service delivery.
- Assist in the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and policies to promote quality assurance.
- Manage the performance development system (PMDS) of nursing staff, fostering professional growth.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, including infection control policies.
- Oversee budget control and asset management for the nursing department.
- Engage in projects aimed at improving the image of the nursing profession and healthcare efficiency.
What You’ll Need
- Basic R425 qualification or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic qualification in Curative Skills in Primary Health Care or Clinical Assessment, Treatment and Care accredited with SANC (minimum one year duration).
- A minimum of 10 years of nursing experience post-registration with SANC, with at least 6 years in a relevant specialty.
- At least 3 years of managerial experience in a nursing role.
- Current registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
Requirements
Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
Post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in Curative Skills in Primary Health Care/ Clinical Assessment, Treatment and Care accredited with the SANC.
Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at management level.
Job Duties
Deliver a service in the General nursing areas indicated to ensure service delivery on a 24-hour basis.Will be required to do calls within the discipline and do hospital sit-ups as required by the service as well as night duty.
Demonstrate effective communication with patients and relatives, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues including more complex report writing when required.
Monitor patient care and compliance to quality standards.
Work effectively and amicably at a managerial level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
Provision of quality Nursing Care, assist team members with Quality Assurance and monthly audits and development of clinical guidelines and policies.
Maintain, manage PMDS of subordinates.
Manage risk and ensure that the environment complies with the Health and Safety Act and Infection and Prevention Control Policies.
Ensure effective and efficient budget control and assets control for the department.
Preparedness to engage and manage any project aimed at improving the image of the nursing profession and the effectiveness and efficiency of the health service.
Overall management of the Community Health Centre.
