OPERATIONAL MANAGER (NURSING)

POST 10/99 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY: NEONATAL ICU)

SALARY : R656 964 per annum

CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e.

diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows

registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a

Professional Nurse and Midwife. A Post-basic nursing qualification with a

duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Medical and

Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Child or Advanced

Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science. Registration with the

Professional Council: Current registration with the SANC as a

Professional Nurse and Midwife. Inherent requirement of the job: Perform

after-hour and weekend duties Night duty as required. Experience: A

minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after

registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. –

At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be

appropriate/recognisable experience in Medical and Surgical Nursing

Science: Critical Care Nursing: Child or Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal

Nursing Science. Competencies (knowledge/skills Principles of

Management: Supervisory, leadership, problem solving, conflict

resolution, and interpersonal/communication skills. Knowledge of Nursing

legislation related to legal and ethical nursing practices and framework.

Human Resources, Labour Relations legislation and Financial

Management, including computer literacy (i.e. MS Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, and Outlook). Extensive knowledge in General Nursing and

the relevant Nursing Specialty including public sector policies and

protocols. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional

scope of practice and standards determined by the facility.

DUTIES : Provide innovative leadership in the allocated area to realise the strategic

goals and objectives of the Nursing Division. Responsible for the co￾ordination and delivery of quality nursing care within the relevant

department. Participate in the formulation, monitoring, and

implementation of policies, guidelines, standards, procedures, and

regulations pertaining to nursing care within the relevant Department.

Provide effective support and management of human, material, and

financial resources, as well as Functional Business FBU management

principles. Manage staff performance, training, and personal development

of self and subordinates including management of underperformance and

grievances. Collect, provide, and use relevant information for the

enhancement of service delivery, including participation in and

encouragement of nursing research.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. L.J De Palo Tel No: (021) 404-2105

APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health￾jobs (click “online applications”).

NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post

CLOSING DATE : 31 April 2025