Ward Manager (Accident & Emergency) (For serving HA staff only)

Department/ Cluster
Department of Accident & Emergency, New Territories East Cluster

Pay

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

An Additional Managerial Responsibility Allowance of HK$1,500 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.

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.
2. Contribution to professional development including research/evidence-based practice, teaching and training.
3. 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.

Department/ Cluster
Department of Accident & Emergency, New Territories East Cluster

Pay

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

An Additional Managerial Responsibility Allowance of HK$1,500 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.

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.
2. Contribution to professional development including research/evidence-based practice, teaching and training.
3. 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.

Remark

1. Applicants are required to submit an Action Plan not more than 10 slides of PowerPoint file on the following topic and upload in attachment together with your online application on or before VNC deadline (Late submission will not be considered):

   “Please identify three most significant challenges currently facing the Department of Accident & Emergency. As a ward manager, please propose concrete strategies to: enhance quality and safety of nursing practice, promote a motivated team, engage the hospital redevelopment project and advance staff competency and professional development to meet future challenges effectively.”
   
   Please note the action plan is a part of the selection process. If you do not submit the action plan, your application will not be considered.

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

Please submit application and action plan on-line on or before 21 October 2026. For enquiries, please telephone 3505 2998.

Remark

1. Applicants are required to submit an Action Plan not more than 10 slides of PowerPoint file on the following topic and upload in attachment together with your online application on or before VNC deadline (Late submission will not be considered):

   “Please identify three most significant challenges currently facing the Department of Accident & Emergency. As a ward manager, please propose concrete strategies to: enhance quality and safety of nursing practice, promote a motivated team, engage the hospital redevelopment project and advance staff competency and professional development to meet future challenges effectively.”
   
   Please note the action plan is a part of the selection process. If you do not submit the action plan, your application will not be considered.

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