Pediatric Nursing Operations Manager

Department of Health; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government is seeking an Operational Manager Speciality (Child Nursing Science) in Soweto to oversee quality patient care in the paediatric unit. The role requires extensive nursing and post-basic Child Nursing qualifications with strong leadership and budget management capabilities.

The successful candidate will formulate care protocols, monitor program implementation, ensure adequate staffing, and drive staff development while maintaining compliance with national standards

Qualifications

• Qualified with SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (Diploma/Degree in General Nursing Science) or equivalent
• Post-basic qualification in Child Nursing Science (1 year) accredited with SANC per R212
• Minimum 9 years nursing experience, 5 years post-basic in Child Nursing, paediatrics/neonates experience, basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure quality patient care in the unit
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and policies
• Manage staffing, absenteeism, budgets and resources
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team and drive performance and staff development
• Ensure adherence to National Core Standards

Skills

Nursing

Computer skills

Staff management

Education

Diploma/Degree in General Nursing Science

Post-basic qualification in Child Nursing Science

Tools

SANC registration

Job description

Gauteng Provincial Government is seeking an Operational Manager Speciality (Child Nursing Science) in Soweto to oversee quality patient care in the paediatric unit. The role requires extensive nursing and post-basic Child Nursing qualifications with strong leadership and budget management capabilities.

The successful candidate will formulate care protocols, monitor program implementation, ensure adequate staffing, and drive staff development while maintaining compliance with national standards