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POST 07/214 : DEPUTY MANAGER NURSING (PN-A8)
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 13 Mar 2026.
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Requirements
Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e.
Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse (2026). A minimum of nine (9) years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse.
At least 4 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience in management level.
Must be computer literate and able to work with MS Office packages including email.
Knowledge of nursing care and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal framework.
Nursing Act, Health Act, Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient’s Right, Batho Pele Principles, Leadership, management, planning, organizing, decision making, delegate, problem solving, discipline, control.
Clinical competencies and policy formulation skills, knowledge of nursing care delivery approach.
Good verbal and written communication skills, mentorship and supervisory skills.
Computer literacy, DHIS and TIER.NET.
Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource and Financial Management.
Valid driver’s licence.
Duties
Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the hospital.
Work effectively and amicably at management level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
Demonstrate effective communication with supervisors, other health professionals and support services personnel and junior colleagues including report writing.
Ability to direct a multidisciplinary team so as to ensure good nursing care.
Development and monitor the implementation of policies, programmes, regulations, practices, procedures and standards pertaining to nursing care.
Advocate and ensure the promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism.
Manage human and financial resources.
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