Assistant Manager Nursing (PNA7) (Night Duty)

Department of Health; Ga-Rankuwa; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital seeks a professional nurse for the Nursing Directorate.

The role focuses on night-duty service delivery, ensuring nursing practice meets standards, and guiding the nursing team to deliver quality care. The candidate must hold a Basic R425 qualification, be registered with SANC, and have at least eight years of nursing experience including three years in operational management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Nursing that allows registration with SANC.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• At least eight (8) years nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC, with at least three (3) years at management level as Operational Manager.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate nursing service delivery during Night Duty.
• Ensure nursing practice complies with scope of practice and standards.
• Develop and implement a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) to address gaps.
• Collaborate with management and supervise units reporting to the post.
• Identify CPD opportunities and uphold Batho Pele principles.

Skills

Managerial skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Education

Basic R425 qualification (Bachelor's degree/ Diploma in nursing or equivalent)

SANC registration as Professional Nurse

Job description

• Reference Number : Refs/056701
• Directorate : Nursing
• Number of Posts : 1

Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e., An appropriate bachelor's degree/ Diploma in nursing or equivalent qualifications that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council) as a professional nurse. Proof of current registration with SANC.A minimum of eight (8) years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC. At least three (3) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate experience at management level as Operational Manager. Should have proven sound managerial skills, computer literacy, good verbal and written communication skills.

Duties :

• Monitor and evaluate service delivery (Nursing) on Night Duty. Ensure that the clinical nursing practice by the nursing team is rendered in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Evaluate Regulated norms and standards and develop quality improvement plan where gaps were identified and implement the QIP. Work effectively and amicably at management level with persons of diverse intellectual. Able to manage own work and that of units reporting to the post and to ensure appropriate interventions to enhance nursing services at facility level. Proactively identify continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating, and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the principles of Batho Pele are adhered to. Participate in training, research, and self-development. Manage resources effectively and efficiently. (Human and Material). Must have a Basic Computer Skills. Identify and develop Standard Operating procedures relating to all Clinical Units. Resolve patient care related challenges/problems on Night Duty. Manage any conflict identified. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the legislative framework governing the public service. Must be willing to work under pressure and beyond a call of duty.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 07-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a basic R425 qualification (i.e., An appropriate bachelor's degree/ Diploma in nursing or equivalent qualifications that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council) as a professional nurse?

Do you have a registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and proof of current registration?

Do you have a minimum of eight (8) years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC?

Do you at least have three (3) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate experience at management level as Operational Manager?