OPERATIONAL MANAGER PRIMARY HEALTH CARE (OUT PATIENT DEPARTMENT) (PNB-3) - GRADE 1

OPERATIONAL MANAGER PRIMARY HEALTH CARE (OUT PATIENT DEPARTMENT) (PNB-3) - GRADE 1

• Reference Number: refs/021492
• Directorate: NURSING
• Number of Posts: 1
• Package: R656,964.00

Requirements:

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Post basic nursing qualification in Primary Health Care (Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care) with a duration of at least one year accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice no R212.
• A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific specialty (in Primary Health Care) after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification.
• Current proof of registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing Administration/Management will be an added advantage, knowledge of computer literacy.
• Must be prepared to do hospital supervision after hours, work night shifts, and relieve Area Manager when needed.
• Service records must be included.

Duties:

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how it impacts on service delivery.
• Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the health facility.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
• Promote the quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team.
• Able to manage own work, time, and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating, and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals, and junior colleagues including more complex report writing.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.
• Have knowledge of Ideal Hospital Realisation Framework.
• Ability to function as part of the team and display a good professional image.

Notes:

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/. No hand-delivered, faxed, or email applications will be accepted.
• For assistance with online applications, please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za.
• Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Plus, a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified.
• Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications.
• (Shortlisted Candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).

Employer: Department of Health

Closing Date: 16-09-2024

Criteria Questions:

Do you have Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse?

Do you have post basic nursing qualification in Primary Health Care (Nursing Science, Health assessment, treatment and care)?

Please Note:

• 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.