Ward Manager (Orthopaedics and Traumatology) [For Serving HA Staff Only]

Rank

Ward Manager (General)

Department / Hospital / Cluster

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Tuen Mun Hospital, New Territories West Cluster

Pay

HK$66,073 to HK$97,787 (HMPS point 1 to 9) per month including Monthly Allowance

An additional monthly Managerial Responsibility Allowance of HK$1,500.

Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as end-of-contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff upon completion of the contract subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities

1.             Manage day-to-day operation of a ward/unit.

2.             Supervise ward/unit staff on safe delivery of patient care.

3.             Manage budget to ensure adequate equipment and consumables for smooth running of the ward/unit.

4.             Monitor quality of patient care.

5.             Develop annual plan for service development of ward/unit.

6.             Motivate and coach staff for effective patient care delivery and professional development.

7.             Facilitate clinical training for learners and continuing education for nurses.

8.             Initiate quality improvement activities.

9.             Participate in the development of professional nursing practice.

Entry Requirements

1.             Holder of a valid Registered Nurse practicing certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong.

2.             Qualification in advanced nursing specialty*.

3.             A degree in Nursing or equivalent.

4.             5 years or more post-registration experience in healthcare of which at least 3 years is in the related specialty and 2 years is in a management role.

                *              Qualification in advanced nursing specialty refers to recognized post-registration certificate, or post-graduate certificate/diploma course in nursing specialty, or Master in nursing# or related discipline with considerable coverage on a relevant nursing specialty.

                                #Only post-registration Master in nursing programmes are accepted.

Preferred Attributes / Exposure

1.             Demonstrated competency and leadership of a WM/UM.

2.             Contribution to professional development including research/evidence-based practice, teaching and training

3.             A Master degree in nursing or related discipline.

4.             Qualification in management*

                *              Qualification in Management refers to post-graduate certificate/diploma or Master in health service related management, or Master in nursing# or other discipline with considerable coverage on health service related management.

                                #Only post-registration Master in nursing programmes are accepted

Remarks

1.             Please refer to https://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”.

2.             Applicants are required to submit an Action Plan of not more than 1,500 words on the following topic on or before the application deadline. Please specify word count at the end of the action plan and those content beyond the word limit will not be considered.

                “Enhancing Safety Practice in in-patient care under high occupancy rate with sustainability (assuming no additional resources)”

                Published materials/ theories quoted from other sources which are not originated from the candidate should be properly cited in the submitted paper. Assessment will only be made on the part of the written submission which is originated from the candidate.

Please submit application on-line on or before 6 October 2026.  For enquiries, please telephone 3767 7277.