Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General) (Ward 5 and 6)

Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General) (Ward 5 and 6) in Alexandra Hospital; Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to work weekends, overtime, Public Holidays and Night Duty.
• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (RI74) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (RI71) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) AS A General Nurse.
• Good interpersonal, leadership, communication skills, strong sense of responsibility. The ability to function independently in a multidisciplinary team and the ability to direct the team to ensure good nursing care. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of nursing and public service legislation and knowledge of Human Resource and financial policies. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management, governance and supervision of nursing services. Ensure the provision of optimal, holistic nursing care within the parameters of professional, legal and ethical practices. Effectively manage human and financial resources with emphasis on compliance of policies, practice and protocols. Ensure effective adherence to quality improvement strategies in the execution of quality nursing care and clinical governance. Provide effective management support to nursing services, hospital management including after-hours coverage and night duty.