About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Assistant Manager Nursing (Head Nursing) based at the Head Office in Cape Town. This pivotal role plays a vital part in enhancing nursing practice across the province by implementing, coordinating, and monitoring nursing programs. Working within the heart of the Western Cape, this position directly contributes to the quality of healthcare services provided to the community, ensuring that nursing standards meet the highest benchmarks for patient safety and care.
As an Assistant Manager, you will be at the forefront of nursing leadership and community service processes, liaising with various stakeholders, including healthcare facilities and educational institutions. Your work will directly influence the effectiveness of nursing practices, making a significant impact on public health outcomes in South Africa. This role is not merely a job; it is an opportunity to serve your community and foster a culture of continuous improvement in nursing.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting and protecting the health of all South Africans. Its mission is to ensure accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare services for the population. Working within this department means being part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence in public health. You’ll be contributing to a mission that strives to create a healthier society through effective nursing practices and policies.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the implementation and evaluation of provincial nursing practice programs.
- Coordinate operational planning, progress reporting, and corrective action tracking.
- Oversee the review and implementation of nursing policies and standards.
- Facilitate the nursing peer review program and monitor patient safety.
- Manage workforce planning inputs and community service nursing processes.
- Liaise with healthcare facilities and educational institutions to enhance nursing practices.
- Coordinate nursing leadership activities, including assigned forums and stakeholder governance.
- Support the Manager Nursing Practice and senior management on nursing-related matters.
What You’ll Need
- Basic R425 qualification or equivalent that allows registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- At least 8 years of recognized nursing experience post-registration, including a minimum of 3 years in a management role.
- Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel for provincial engagements.
- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing legislation, standards, and public service governance.
- Strong skills in operational planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and data analysis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient in MS Office applications and data management systems.
How to Apply
All applications must be hand delivered at: 389 Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria. To submit an application online, click the link under the post you wish to apply for.
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 activities.
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 nursing 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 data analysis skills.
Sound interpersonal, stakeholder engagement, 190 negotiation and communication skills.
(written and verbal).
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and data management systems).
Job 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.
