OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PN-A5)

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Johannesburg seeks a Director for Nursing Services. The role requires supervising nursing care, implementing legislation, and managing resources. Candidates must possess a Basic R425 nursing qualification, current registration with the South African Nursing Council, and at least 7 years of experience in nursing. This is a full-time position with a salary of R549,192 per annum in a professional healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in Nursing after registration.
• Exposure in working in Emergency department as a Professional Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate quality of nursing care.
• Implement nursing legislation and ethical practices.
• Develop and maintain relationships with nursing and stakeholders.
• Manage effective utilization of human and material resources.
• Perform duties as an Operational Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Ward management

Planning

Organizing

Coordination

Communication skills

Education

Basic R425 qualification (degree in nursing)

Post-basic qualification in Health Services Management

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Directorate

• Directorate : NURSING SERVICES - CLINICAL SUPPORT(ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY)
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 549 192 .00 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE).
• Enquiries : Mr B. Mulaudzi [phone] and [e-mail] Tel [phone]

Requirements

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma or degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• A post-basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC.
• Computer literacy i.e. (MS Word, Power Point) will be an added advantage.
• Exposure in working in Emergency department as a Professional Nurse.
• Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: Leadership, ward management/ward administration, planning, organizing, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions.
• Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment and care.
• Knowledge of administrative policies and guidelines.

Duties

• Supervise and evaluate quality of nursing care as directed by Professional scope of practice and set nursing standards within professional/legal framework.
• Implement nursing legislation and related framework and ethical nursing practices.
• Develop/establish and maintain constructive relationships with nursing and other stakeholders (inter-personal, inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary teamwork).
• Participate in training, research and self-development.
• Understanding of Ideal hospital framework version 2.0, PFMA, Labour relations and other relevant legislative frameworks.
• Manage effective utilization and supervision of human, financial and material resources.
• Prepared to do night duty, weekends, public holidays and relieve the supervisor when required.
• Perform duties as an Operational Manager in accordance with the scope of practice, demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other health professionals and junior colleagues.
• Management of personnel performance and review thereof (Contracting, Midterm review and final assessment).

Employer

Department of Health

Closing Date

05-12-2025

Criteria Questions

• Do you have Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.?
• Do you have A post-basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC?
• Do you have A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing?