Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General Nursing)

Job Facts

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to perform overtime, after-hours, weekends, standby duties, and assist with shift work when needed.
• Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of Nursing legislation, related legal ethical nursing practices and framework, as well as labour legislation and relevant public sector policies, guidelines and protocols.
• Ability to function under pressure, independently and as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Good organisational, interpersonal, leadership, decision making, and conflict resolution skills.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Manage the clinical services and rostering of staff.
• Responsible for planning, managing, coordinating and maintaining an optimal quality Nursing Service as an Operational Manager in a hospital setting.
• Participative management and utilization of Human Resources, to fulfil operational and developmental functions in the area.
• Manage and monitor the Financial Resources, consumables and equipment of the clinical area.
• Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department.
• Deliver a support service to the Nursing Service Department and the institution.
• Maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and self-development.