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Requirements

Experience

At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. A minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.

Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence.

Deputising for the Deputy Manager Nursing: Head of nursing and willingness to act for another member of the nursing management team.

Willingness to assist with shift work, public holidays, after-hours, standby and weekend cover for nursing and travel to attend official meetings and/or trainings.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (Word, Excel and Power Point).

Knowledge about relevant legislation pertaining to labour relations, nursing legislation, related legal and ethical nursing practices, relevant public sector policies and protocols.

Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.

Demonstrates a clear understanding of infection prevention control, occupational health and safety and risk management Including ideal hospital framework and the office of health standard compliance.

Managerial and leadership skills and values: Integrity, innovative visionary, catalyst for change, self-awareness and confidence, delegation, accountability, problem solving & decision making, conflict resolution, interpersonal and communication skills.

Demonstrates a good understanding of financial policies and practices.

Very knowledgeable and demonstrates a good understanding of people management (Human Resource Management).

Duties

Management of information through the collection and analysis of data, report writing and development and implementation of relevant interventions.

Ensure that clinical nursing practice are rendered by the nursing team and promote quality of nursing care as directed by scope of practice and standards.

Overall coordination, implementation and monitoring of strategic objective of nursing, the hospital and department of health.

Effective management and coordination of quality nursing care within set standards and within legal and professional frameworks.

Manage and facilitate both 327 human resources and financial aspects related to the hospital.

Policy development and implementation.

How to apply

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Notes

Directorate

Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.

Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written assessment.

Candidates may be subjected to conduct a Competency Assessment.

Closing Date

CLOSING DATE: 09 April 2026, 17:00 PM