PN-B3 OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING: PAEDIATRICS

Gauteng Provincial Government; Pretoria; Sur place; ZAR 721 000 - 812 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Gauteng Department of Health seeks an Operational Manager Nursing: Paediatrics to lead specialized paediatric nursing services in line with SANC standards. The role requires clinical oversight, effective resource management, and strategic staff development.

The incumbent will ensure Batho Pele-compliant, patient-centred care and supervise training, policy implementation, and inter-department collaboration within the Directorate: Nursing Services.

Qualifications

• Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Post-Basic Nursing qualification in Child Nursing Science (1 year minimum).
• Diploma in Nursing Administration/Management is required.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate holistic specialized nursing care within legal/ethical standards.
• Supervise resources: human, material, and service monitoring.
• Provide support to nursing services and train staff as needed.
• Promote Batho Pele principles and patient-centred care.

Connaissances

Leadership

Organizational

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Formation

SANC-registered professional nurse

Post-Basic in Child Nursing Science

Diploma in Nursing Administration/Management

Outils

Computer literacy

Driver’s license

Description du poste

PN-B3 OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING: PAEDIATRICS

• Reference Number : refs/057072
• Directorate : NURSING SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 720 819.00- R 812 454.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS)
• Enquiries : MS. K.A KELEMBE, TEL NO: [phone]/6930

Requirements :

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Basic qualification accredited with South African Nursing Council in terms of Government Notice 425 i.e. Diploma / Degree or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Post-Basic Nursing qualification in Child Nursing Science with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in Child Nursing Science specialty. 2026 SANC receipt must be attached A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period Paediatric to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty. Current (2026) SANC receipt. Diploma in Nursing Administration /Management is required. Computer literacy and driver’s license is required. Knowledge of Nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, Ideal Hospital Realization Framework and other relevant Legal frameworks such as Nursing Act. OHS Act, Patient Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act. SKILLS: Leadership, Organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework. Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resource under management. Insight into the procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Ability to interact with diverse stakeholders and givers. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Report writing skills. Interpersonal skills including conflict management and counselling.

Duties :

• Coordination of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care with set standards and within a professional / legal framework. Manage effectively supervision and utilization of resources. i.e. Human, Material, and monitoring of the services. Coordination of the provision of effective training and research. Provision of effective support to nursing services. Display a concern for patients by promoting, advocating, facilitating proper treatment /care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho-pele and patient centred nursing care. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in accordance with the scope of practice and SANC Nursing Practice Standards. Maintain professional growth / ethical standards and self-development. Promote quality nursing care as directed by the Professional scope of practice and standard. Knowledge of Labour Relations Act and Disciplinary Code and Procedure.Day and night shift is mandatory.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 30-10-2026

Employment Equity: The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Colored Males/Females, Indian Males/Females, African Males/ Females, White Females/Males.

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12 or equivalent with Basic qualification accredited with South African Nursing Council in terms of Government Notice 425 i.e. Diploma / Degree or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse?

Do you have Post-Basic Nursing qualification in Child Nursing Science with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in Child Nursing Science specialty?.