OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING SPECIALTY (PN-B3)

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 613.000 - 829.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Department of Health in Gauteng seeks an Operational Manager Nursing Specialty (PN-B3) to supervise nursing care, lead clinical teams, and drive quality improvements within the unit.

You will oversee resources, ensure compliance with nursing legislation, and report on performance while taking night shifts as needed. A strong background in child/critical care and management is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Grade 12 certificate and registration with SANC as Professional Nurse.
• Nine years nursing experience after registration in General Nursing; five years in a clinical specialty after one year post-basic in Child/Critical Care.
• Post-basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration is an added advantage.
• Computer literacy including MS Word and PowerPoint.

Aufgaben

• Supervise and evaluate quality of nursing care within legal and professional frameworks.
• Manage resources effectively, prepare reports, and maintain nursing standards.
• Be allocated to night shifts and relieve the supervisor when required.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Ward management

Planning and organizing

Communication

Problem solving

Empathy

Decision making

Ausbildung

Grade 12 certificate

Basic R425 nursing qualification

Post-basic in Child/Critical Care Nursing

Health Services Management/Nursing Administration

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING SPECIALTY (PN-B3)

• Reference Number : refs/057114
• Directorate : Nursing Services (Mother & Child FBU – Paediatric Department)
• Number of Posts : 3
• Package : R 720 819.00 PER ANNUM
• Enquiries : Mr Mulaudzi Tel. No [phone]/9779/8154 or Ms Mazibuko [phone] or email: [e-mail]

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Degree/diploma innursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as aProfessional Nurse. A minimum of nine (9) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing afterregistration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General Nursing.At least five (5) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in a clinicalspecialty after obtaining the one (1) year post basic qualification in Child/Critical Care- General Nursing Science.Post basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC will be anadded advantage.Competencies/ Knowledge/ Skills: Computer literacy i.e. (Ms Word, Power Point). Ability to work independently and innovatively. Knowledge of legal prescripts that regulate nursing and health services. Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions. Decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework. Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment and care. Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing strategy, nursing statutes, Ideal Hospital Realization framework and other relevant frameworks such as Nursing Act, OHS Act, Patient Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc. Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management. Insight into the procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Skills: Leadership, Ward management/ward administration planning, organizing, co-ordination and communication skills. Facilitation and presentation skills, problem solving and decision-making skills. Personal: Responsiveness, pro-activeness, professionalism, accuracy, flexibility, initiative, cooperation, team player, supportive, assertive.

Duties

• Supervise and evaluate quality of nursing care as directed by professional scope of practice and set nursing standards within a professional/legal framework. Implement nursing legislation and related framework and ethical nursing practices. Manage resources effectively and efficiently in the unit. Compile and analyze reports to improve quality of patient care. Be allocated to work night shifts and relieve the supervisor when required. Perform as an operational manager in accordance with the scope or practice. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other health professionals and junior colleagues. Implement of the Ideal Hospital and Realization framework. Manage and monitor effective utilization and supervision of human, financial and material resources. Co-ordination and provision of effective training and research. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders. Demonstrate in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related ethical nursing practices. Participate in training, research and self-development. Management of personnel performance and review thereof.

Employer

Department of Health

Closing Date

30-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Degree/diploma in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse

Do you have minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General Nursing.?

Do you have 1 year post basic qualification in Child/Critical Care- General Nursing Science?

The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.