Assistant Manager: Nursing x1
Job Details
Position: Assistant Manager: Nursing (Specialty – Psychiatry, PNB-4)
Reference Number: H/A/2026
Salary: R755,355 per annum
Benefits: 13th cheque, housing allowance, optional medical aid
Location: Free State Psychiatric Complex, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Application Method: Online (Free State Department of Health e-Recruitment)
Job Overview
The Assistant Manager: Nursing (Psychiatry) is responsible for leading, supervising, and coordinating psychiatric nursing services within the facility. This role ensures high-quality patient care, adherence to nursing standards, and the professional development of staff.
This position combines clinical expertise, management skills, and administrative responsibilities to support efficient operations and optimal nursing care delivery in a psychiatric setting.
Job Description
The role involves overseeing nursing staff, managing resources, coordinating patient care, and ensuring compliance with professional, legal, and ethical standards. The Assistant Manager acts as a support to the Nursing Manager and may perform managerial duties as delegated.
Key elements of the role include promoting health, supervising staff, managing complaints and patient safety incidents, and ensuring the implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the psychiatric nursing unit.
Key Responsibilities
Nursing & Patient Care
Delegate, supervise, and coordinate the provision of specialized psychiatric nursing care
Ensure patient care meets professional and legal standards
Lead patient safety initiatives and manage incidents
Implement health promotion and patient education programs
Management & Administration
Support Nursing Services and act as Nursing Manager when delegated
Manage human, financial, and operational resources efficiently
Implement disciplinary and corrective measures for staff
Maintain evidence-based practice and professional growth
Develop and enforce SOPs and regulated norms and standards
Training & Staff Development
Mentor and develop Operational Managers and nursing staff
Coordinate staff training programs and ensure quality service delivery
Promote ethical and professional standards among the nursing team
Quality Assurance & Reporting
Compile evidence-based reports for patient care continuity
Conduct patient satisfaction surveys and manage complaints
Ensure compliance with nursing policies, DOH guidelines, and public service regulations
Strategic Oversight
Monitor, evaluate, and improve nursing practices
Maintain alignment with Health Act, OHS Act, MHCA 2002, Labour Relations Act, and other relevant frameworks
Contribute to quality nursing service management and resource planning
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications & Registration
Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification allowing SANC registration
Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse (Notice 425)
Post-basic nursing qualification in the relevant specialty (Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science, ≥1 year, SANC-accredited)
Current SANC registration for 2026/2027
Experience
Minimum 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing post-registration
At least 6 years post-basic qualification experience in psychiatric nursing
At least 3 years of management experience in nursing
Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of nursing care processes, legal frameworks, and public service regulations
Leadership, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Interpersonal skills: conflict handling, counselling, public relations, negotiating
Financial and budgetary management
HR and administrative insights for nursing operations
Computer literacy and valid driver’s license
Knowledge of DOH policies, OSD for nurses, and Public Finance Management
Advantage
Diploma/Degree in Nursing Administration
Enquiries
Contact Person: Me M.E. Semelo
Tel: (051) 407 9207
How to Apply
Apply online via:
https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment