Assistant Manager PNB4 Specialty (Psychiatry)

Department of Health; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 755 000 - 851 000; Full time

Job summary

A public health department is seeking an Assistant Manager for the Psychiatry specialty. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree and extensive experience, including at least 10 years in nursing and 3 years in management. Responsibilities include coordinating specialized nursing care, managing resources, and providing effective training and support. This role is critical in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. Applicants must be registered with SANC and possess leadership and organizational skills.

Benefits

Health benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• 10 years of experience in nursing post-registration.
• Experience in Psychiatric Nursing Management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate optimal nursing care within legal frameworks.
• Manage resources effectively for quality patient care.
• Lead training and research initiatives within the department.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Decision making

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Financial knowledge

Education

Diploma/degree in nursing

Post basic qualification in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Assistant Manager PNB4 Specialty (Psychiatry)

• Reference Number : REFS/024319
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R755 355.00- R850 905.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• Diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse with psychiatry and must have diploma/degree Nursing Administration/ Health Service Management accredited with SANC. A post basic qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science or Post Graduate Mental Health qualification accredited with SANC at a Diploma or Degree level. Proof of current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 10 years appropriate recognizable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at Psychiatric Nursing Management level Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, OHS Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho-Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, Nursing Strategy, Ideal Hospital framework, MHCA no 17 of 2002, Criminal procedure Act no 51 of 1977, National Nursing Strategy 2020/21 – 2025/26 etc. Skills: Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework. Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills. Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management. Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Must have Basic computer literacy. Personal: Responsiveness, Pro-activeness, Professionalism, Accuracy, Flexibility, Initiative, Co-operation, Team player, Supportive, Assertive.

Duties :

• Coordination of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care provided within set standards and a professional/legal framework. Effectively manage the utilisation and supervision of resources. Coordination of the provision of effective training and research. Provision of effective support to Nursing Services and act in the capacity of Nursing Manager as delegated. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Sustain effective management of quality nursing service. Coordinate optimal, holistic general and specialized nursing care provided within the set standards and professional/legal framework. Manage effectively the utilization and supervision of resources, provision of effective support to nursing services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards, self-development and mentoring of Operational Managers. Maintain and manage PMDS of subordinates, ensure effective communication within the health setting, ensure optimal utilization of personnel in the department and could deal with conflict. Knowledge of DOH policies, develop and ensure implementation of SOPs for the institution, ensure that the Regulated Norms and Standards are maintained and upheld. Manage the Human Resource and ensure skilling and quality care. Manage the department efficiently and cost effectively. Lead your team in your area of supervision with monitoring, prevention and Management of Patient Safety Incidents. Coordination of effective training and research. Maintain accuracy and integrity in Collation and consolidation of Midnight statistics. Support the Department of Health Strategic Objectives of quality patient care at night. Compile evidence-based reports for continuity of patient care for morning reports and handing over. Implement disciplinary and corrective measures to staff, maintain evidence-based practice. Patient complaints management and resolution of complaints for efficient patient care. Do random patient care satisfaction survey. Random nursing records audits to improve rendering of safe and evidence-based quality nursing care. Implement hospital contingency plans per given incident and reports. Coordinate and monitor the operations of non-clinical systems that have direct impact to patient care at night. Monitor the flow of patients from emergency units and provide informed directives for continuity of care without delays. Immediate resolution of patients and public complaints and keep records of all detailed complaints and interventions. Implement complaints and patient safety incidents guidelines.

Notes :

• Kindly note that No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.The Z83 form must be fully completed and singed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such:” If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR Unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as require by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employer :

Department of Health

Closing Date :

31-12-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse with psychiatry and a diploma/degree Nursing Administration/ Health Service Management accredited with SANC?

Do you have a post basic qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science or Post Graduate Mental Health qualification accredited with SANC at a Diploma or Degree level?

Do you have a minimum of 10 years appropriate recognizable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing of which at least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty and at least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at Psychiatric Nursing Management level?

Are you currently registered with SANC as a Professional Nurse.?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.