Ward Manager (Psychiatric) [For Serving HA Staff Only]

Application Deadline

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9 September 2026

Date of Issue

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26 August 2026

Pay

HK$69,154 to HK$97,787 per month (HMPS Pt. 2 – Pt. 9) (Including Monthly Allowance)

An Additional Managerial Responsibility Allowance of HK$1,500.00 per month.

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.

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 (Psychiatric) 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.

Please submit an Action Plan on “As a Ward Manager, what strategies would you employ to strengthen the professional competencies of junior nurses in your ward/unit to ensure the consistent delivery of safe, high-quality care?” of 2-4 A4-size pages and font size not less than 12, via email to cpy867@ha.org.hk on or before 23 September 2026.

Please submit on-line application on or before 9 September 2026. For enquiries, please telephone 2990 4169 or 2990 4174.