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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. degree/diploma in nursing and midwifery) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife. Experience: A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Flexibility to perform after- hour and weekend standby duties for the hospital. Willingness to work both day/night shifts, act on behalf of supervisor and/or another member of the nurse management team. Willingness to undergo the required training as prescribed in terms of the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1996.Competencies (knowledge/skills): Managerial and leadership skills and values aligned with the WCG values: integrity; innovative visionary; catalyst for change; self-awareness and confidence; delegation; critical thinking; accountability; problem solving and decision making. Clinical Governance, staff empowerment and development. Human Resource and Financial Management – including computer literacy [MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook]. Knowledge in general nursing, infection prevention and control and quality assurance. Knowledge in midwifery, neonatology, and TOP. Knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to labour relationships, nursing legislation, related legal and ethical and evidence-based nursing practices, relevant public sector policies and protocols.
Duties
Responsible for the coordination and delivery of quality nursing care within the Postnatal unit which includes gynaecology, TOP, neonatal low care and KMC services and related OPD areas. Development, monitoring and implementation of evidence based WCG/SANC/facility policies, guidelines, standards, procedures, and regulations within nursing. Management of human, physical and financial resources – incl. staff performance, overtime, skills development, labour relations and bed management. Effective and efficient functional business unit management – incl. risk management, information management to enhance service delivery and quality patient care.
Applications
Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be required to do a practical test and will be subjected to a Competency Assessment.