Nursing Manager (Level 3)

About the role

The Eastern Cape Department of Health is recruiting a Nursing Manager (Level 3) to lead, manage and give strategic nursing leadership and direction to nursing services in an institution. The role provides professional, technical and management support for quality patient care through the management of nursing care programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and direct nursing services and advocate for the nursing ethos and professionalism
• Develop and monitor the implementation of policies, programmes, regulations, practices, protocols and standards relating to nursing care
• Establish, maintain and take part in interprofessional multi-disciplinary teams
• Manage and monitor human resources and finances in line with relevant directives
• Maintain and manage performance management documents of subordinates
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify actual and potential risks
• Support nursing and health care research to improve the quality of care
• Monitor compliance with quality assurance, infection prevention and control and occupational health and safety programmes
• Take part in hospital executive decision-making

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in nursing accredited by the SANC under Government Notice 425, or equivalent, allowing registration as a Professional Nurse; a postgraduate qualification in Nursing Education and/or Nursing Management is an added advantage
• Current paid-up SANC registration
• At least 10 years of recognised nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse, including at least 5 years at management level
• Valid Code B/EB driver's licence