Operational Manager Nursing (SPECIALTY AREA: OBSTETRICS SERVICES: ANTENATAL HIGH-RISK CLINIC)

What you will need

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science.
• OR a 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration 285 with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Midwifery.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Ability and willingness to assist with shifts and after-hours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure.
• Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing speciality within the public sector.
• Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Experience

Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification in the relevant speciality or post-graduate diploma in the relevant speciality.

Professional registration

Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science. OR a 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration 285 with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Midwifery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

Skills and competencies

• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Key responsibilities

• The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal, specialized Nursing service as an Operational Manager.
• Participative management and utilisation of Human and Financial Resources to ensure optimal operational function in the area.
• Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department.
• Deliver a support service to the nursing service and the institution.
• To maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and self- development.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Ms V Dubase
• Telephone: (021) 938-4000

Please note

• No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical / competency assessment.