ASSISTANT MANAGER AREA: BED MANAGEMENT OFFICER PN-A7 Reference Number: refs/ Directorate: NURSING Number of Posts: 1 Package: R per annum, (all-inclusive package) Requirements Grade 12. Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in terms of Government Notice 425, i.e. diploma/degree in Nursing as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 8 years appropriate recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing. Nursing Management qualifications with South African Nursing Council. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate recognisable experience at management level at a hospital, i.e. Operational manager level. Strong leadership, good communication and sound interpersonal skills are necessary. Valid EB driver’s license. Computer literacy. Verified proof of experience. Service certificates compulsory. South African Nursing Council annual practising certificate. Duties Provide optimal, holistic, specialised nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilisation of resources. Participate in training and research. Provide support to nursing services. Maintain professional growth, ethical standards and self-development. Responsible for the day-to-day bed management of wards/units throughout the hospital. Ensuring patients have timely access to a bed. Monitor patient demand and availability of beds within the hospital to maximise the effective utilisation of resources. Anticipate patients’ placement on wards specific to their medical condition. Implement effective controls to monitor, evaluate and report the standards of delivery within the area of bed management. Delegate, supervise and coordinate the provision of effective patient care through adequate nursing care. Develop, establish and maintain constructive working relationships with clinicians, nursing and other stakeholders (inter‑professional, inter‑sectoral and multi‑disciplinary teamwork). Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. Manage human resources, monitor and ensure proper utilisation of financial and resources. Maintain professional growth, ethical standards and development of self and subordinates. Any other duties allocated to the position by the hospital administration. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement People with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply. Employer: Department of Health Closing Date: #J-18808-Ljbffr