OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING SPECIALITY UNIT (PN-B3)

OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING SPECIALITY UNIT (PN-B3)

• Reference Number: refs/021888
• Directorate: NURSING DIVISION: OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
• Number of Posts: 1
• Package: R 656.964.00 (PER ANNUM PLUS SERVICE BENEFITS)

Requirements:

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma or degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/Recognizable experience in Midwifery after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
• Midwifery and Neonatal Science (Advanced Midwifery).
• A post basic qualification in Health Services Management.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• Competence/Knowledge/Skills: Leadership, ward Management/Administration, planning, organizing, coordination, and communication skills. Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions. Knowledge of administrative policies and guidelines. Display empathy for patients, promoting advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment and nursing care.

Duties:

• Supervise and evaluate quality of nursing care as directed by professional scope of practice and set nursing standards within a professional/legal framework.
• Implement nursing legislation and related framework and ethical nursing practices.
• Manage resources effectively and efficiently in the unit.
• Compile and analyse reports to improve quality of patient care.
• Participate in training, research, and self-development.
• Be allocated to work night shifts, weekends, public holidays and relieve the supervisor when required.
• Perform as an Operational Manager in accordance with the scope of practice, demonstrating effective communication with patients, supervisor and other health professionals and junior colleagues.
• Implementation of ideal Hospital Framework.

Employer: Department of Health

Closing Date: 08-11-2024

Criteria Questions:

• Do you have a Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma or degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse?
• Do you have a minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing?
• At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Midwifery after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty?
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council?

Notes:

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.