PNA5 OPERATIONAL MANAGER: GENERAL NURSING

Gauteng Provincial Government; Pretoria; Vor Ort; ZAR 571.000 - 654.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Department of Health in Pretoria seeks an experienced Operational Manager: General Nursing to lead nursing services, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with Batho-Pele principles. The role requires overseeing staffing, resources, and clinical governance in a dynamic health environment.

You will drive training, research, and professional development while maintaining regulatory standards and collaborating with health professionals to improve service delivery.

Qualifikationen

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Basic R425 qualification and SANC registration as Professional Nurse.
• Minimum 7 years nursing experience after registration with SANC in General Nursing.
• Diploma/Degree in Health Service Management/Nursing Administration/Management.
• Computer literacy and valid drivers' license.
• Knowledge of Nursing Act, Health Act, OHS Act and Labour relations Act; Batho-Pele principles.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate optimal, holistic specialized nursing care within professional/legal framework.
• Manage supervision and utilization of resources.
• Coordinate training and research for nursing services.
• Provide support to nursing services and promote Batho-Pele and patient-centered care.
• Ensure Clinical Nursing practice per scope and standards; maintain professional growth.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Decision making

Problem solving

Computer skills

Negotiation

Conflict management

Counselling

Public relations

Report writing

Ausbildung

Diploma/ Degree in Nursing

Diploma/ Degree in Health Service Management

Grade 12 or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

PNA5 OPERATIONAL MANAGER: GENERAL NURSING

• Reference Number : REFS/057076
• Directorate : NURSING SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 571 161.00 - R 654 285.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS)
• Enquiries : Ms. K.A Kelembe, Tel No: [phone]

Requirements

• Grade12 or equivalent with Basic R425 qualification (Diploma /degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional nurse with SANC in General Nursing. (Statutory requirements) 2026 SANC receipt attached Diploma / Degree in Health Service Management / Nursing Administration/Management. Computer literacy and drivers' licence is required. Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statuses, and other relevant legal framework such as Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho-Pele principles, Public Service regulations and Labour relations Act.SKILLS REQUIRED: Leadership, organizational decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector institutional policy framework. Computer skills in basic programmes. Knowledge of Ideal Hospital Realization Framework . Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management. Good interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict management and counselling. Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how these impacts on service delivery. Effective communication with supervisors and other health professionals including more complex report writing.

Duties

• DUTIES: Coordination of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care with set standards and within the professional/legal framework. Manage effectively the supervision and utilization of resources. Coordination of the provision of effective training and research. Provision of effective support to nursing services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. 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 approach. Ensure Clinical Nursing practice by the nursing team in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards. Knowledge of Labour Relation Act and Disciplinary code and procedure. Day and Night shift is mandatory.

Employer

Department of Health

Closing Date

30-10-2026

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?

. A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional nurse with SANC in General Nursing?