Assistant Manager Job at Groote Schuur Hospital Cape Town

Job Title: Assistant Manager Nursing (speciality: Critical Care)


Western Cape Government

Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory:


Remuneration: R411 759(PN-B4) Per Annum

Service Benefits: 13th Cheque ,Employer's Contribution to the pension Fund, Housing and Medical Aid Allowance.


Requirements: Minimum Educational Qualifications:

Basic R425 qualification (degree/diploma in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least one year ,accredited with SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Intensive Care Nursing: General.Registration with a Professional Council:  Registration with the SANC as professional Nurse.

Experience: A minimum of 10 years a appropriate / recognizable experience
in nursing   after registration as professional Nurse with the SANC in
General Nursing. At least 6years of the period referred to above must be appropriate /recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post basic qualification as mentioned above. At least 3years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at management level.


Competencies( Knowledge/skills)

Quality Assurance Human Resource, Finance and Change Management.
 Decision-making, negotiating, Facilitation, problem-solving.
interpersonal and communication skills. Grievance procedures and disciplinary legislation. Computer literacy ( MS Word and Excel).
Infection Prevention and control policies.



Duties(Key Results/Outputs)

Co-ordinate ,supervise and control nursing services within the designated specialty department.
Ensure the provision of optimal, holistic,especially nursing care within set standards and a professional and legal framework.
Ensure that prescribed policies and procedures are adhered to.
Effectively manage the initiation and utilization of human and material resources. Ensure the control and execution of quality of care and financial management.
Co-ordinate the provision of effective training and research to maintain professional growth, ethical standards and self development.
Liaise directly with the Nursing and Medical managers a sell as the relevant Departmental Heads( Ancillary and Support Services).


Inquiries:Ms MJ Ross, telno. (021) 404-2071

Instructions for Applicants: z83 forms can be obtained from any Government department or www.westerncape.gov.za

Please Submit your Application for the attention of Ms N Mbilini to the Chief Executive Officer: Groote Schuur Hospital, Private Bagx4, Observatory, 7935.

Closing Date : 18th October 2013