Nursing Unit Manager & Operations Lead

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 514,000 - 628,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Department of Health seeks an experienced Nursing Supervisor to lead a nursing unit, ensuring high standards of patient care and compliance with health regulations.

The role demands a strong understanding of nursing legislation, unit management, budget and asset control, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse and 7+ years of General Nursing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent accredited with SANC & registration as Professional Nurse.
• Minimum 7 years of nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Diploma in Nursing Administration or Health Service Management is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of nursing legislation and its impact on service delivery.
• Ensure clinical nursing practice by the unit in line with scope of practice and standards.
• Promote quality of nursing care as per professional standards.
• Ensure unit complies with Ideal Hospital Framework standards.
• Demonstrate understanding of HR and financial policies; effective communication with patients, relatives and staff.
• Work with multi-disciplinary team at supervisory level to ensure high-quality care.
• Monitor staff performance (PMDS) and manage scheduling and supervision of junior staff.
• Control provision of services through staff scheduling and supervision; manage risks and patient complaints.
• Ensure environment complies with Health and Safety Act and Infection Prevention Control policies.

Skills

Nursing

Supervision

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

SANC registration

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Gauteng Department of Health seeks an experienced Nursing Supervisor to lead a nursing unit, ensuring high standards of patient care and compliance with health regulations.

The role demands a strong understanding of nursing legislation, unit management, budget and asset control, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse and 7+ years of General Nursing experience are required.