Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General Unit) (Ward 97) (Permanent position)

S-Cubed; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 571,000 - 654,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th cheque

Pension fund contribution

Housing allowance

Medical aid allowance

Job summary

S-Cubed is seeking an Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General Unit) in the Western Cape, Ward 97. The role supervises nursing teams, coordinates service delivery and ensures adherence to professional standards and care plans.

Requirements: SANC registration, Diploma/degree in nursing, and 7+ years of general nursing experience. Permanent post with a competitive package and benefits in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
• Ability to promote quality patient care through setting, implementation and monitoring of standards.
• Effective interpersonal, leadership, organisational skills, decision making and conflict resolution skills.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, co-ordinate and delegate the provision of effective and efficient client care.
• Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders.
• Manage resources and coordinate nursing care plans and evaluations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

Decision making

Conflict resolution

MS Office

HR & financial policies

FBU functions

Education

Diploma/degree in nursing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General Unit) (Ward 97)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

MHS692/2026

Location:

Remuneration

R 571 161 per annum - R 654 285 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date

CLOSING DATE

Employment Equity

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Inherent requirements of the job

Valid code (B/EB) drivers licence. Willingness to work shifts, after hours, public holidays, day or night and standby duties. Willingness to assist in other wards when required.

Experience

A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. Effective interpersonal, leadership, organisational skills, decision making and conflict resolution skills. Computer literacy in the MS package (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Ensure that clinical nursing practice rendered by the nursing team and promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards. Ability to manage the hospital after-hours and rotate on night duty. Demonstrate a good understanding of HR and financial policies and practices. Knowledge of FBU functions and management (ability to work collaboratively within FBUs). Appropriate/recognisable experience working within the Psychiatric and Intellectual Disability services. Appropriate experience working with in the Acute Psychiatric Services.

Enquiries

Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

-Supervise, co-ordinate and delegate the provision of effective and efficient client care through adequate excellent quality care. Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders (i.e. inter-professional, inter-sectoral and multi- disciplinary teamwork). Effective and efficient management of all resources. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of nursing care plan and evaluation thereof. Ensure that participation in research related activities are evident in the nursing practice. Maintain professional growth and ethical standards and promote quality of nursing care.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.