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

Kowloon - Hong Kong

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department / Hospital /Cluster

Psychogeriatric General Adult Learning Disability Kwai Chung Hospital Kowloon West Cluster

Pay
HK$67919 to HK$96142 per month (HMPS Pt. 2 Pt. 9)(Including Monthly Allowance)
An Additional Managerial Responsibility Allowance of HK$1500.00 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 Notes to Applicants.
2.	Please submit an Action Plan on Discuss the potential challenges of ward management in the new KCH and propose your action plan to overcome them. of 2-4 A4-size pages and font size not less than 12 via email to on or before 12 January 2026.
Please submit on-line application on or before 29 December 2025. For enquiries please telephone 2 or 2.

Required Experience:

Manager

Department / Hospital /ClusterPsychogeriatric General Adult Learning Disability Kwai Chung Hospital Kowloon West ClusterPayHK$67919 to HK$96142 per month (HMPS Pt. 2 Pt. 9)(Including Monthly Allowance)An Additional Managerial Responsibility Allowance of HK$1500.00 per month.Up to 15% of total basic...

Department / Hospital /Cluster

Psychogeriatric General Adult Learning Disability Kwai Chung Hospital Kowloon West Cluster

Pay
HK$67919 to HK$96142 per month (HMPS Pt. 2 Pt. 9)(Including Monthly Allowance)
An Additional Managerial Responsibility Allowance of HK$1500.00 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 Notes to Applicants.
2.	Please submit an Action Plan on Discuss the potential challenges of ward management in the new KCH and propose your action plan to overcome them. of 2-4 A4-size pages and font size not less than 12 via email to on or before 12 January 2026.
Please submit on-line application on or before 29 December 2025. For enquiries please telephone 2 or 2.