About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 to join the team at Lentegeur Hospital, located in the vibrant city of Cape Town. This vital role focuses on supervising and coordinating nursing care to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of service. As an Operational Manager, you will play a crucial part in maintaining effective client care, fostering collaborative relationships with various stakeholders, and managing resources efficiently. Your work will directly impact the well-being of the community, making a significant difference in the lives of those seeking care at Lentegeur Hospital.
This position is essential in the broader context of public service in South Africa, where quality healthcare is a fundamental right. You will be at the forefront of managing nursing practices, implementing care plans, and ensuring that ethical standards are upheld. By contributing your expertise in nursing and leadership, you will help shape a supportive environment for both patients and staff, promoting an atmosphere of growth and professionalism.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to delivering quality healthcare services to all South Africans. Its mission encompasses the provision of accessible, affordable, and effective health services. By working in this department, you become part of a broader vision aimed at improving the health outcomes of communities across the country. The focus on professional growth and quality patient care aligns with the department’s dedication to fostering a healthier society.
What You’ll Do
- Supervise and coordinate nursing care to ensure effective and efficient client care.
- Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
- Manage resources effectively to optimize service delivery in the nursing unit.
- Coordinate and monitor the implementation of nursing care plans and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Engage in research activities to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
- Promote ethical standards and professional growth within the nursing team.
- Lead quality assurance initiatives to enhance the quality of nursing care provided.
What You’ll Need
- A Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent, allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- Current registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- A minimum of 7 years of recognized nursing experience after registration with SANC in General Nursing.
- Valid code (B/EB) driver’s license.
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and decision-making skills, along with proficiency in MS Office applications.
How to Apply
All applications must be hand delivered at: 389 Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria. To submit an application online, click the link under the post you wish to apply for.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
Experience: A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid code (B/EB) drivers licence.
Willingness to work shifts, after hours, public holidays, day or night and standby duties.
Willingness to assist in 193 other wards when required.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent verbal and written communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards.
Effective interpersonal, leadership, organisational skills, decision making and conflict resolution skills.
Computer literacy in the MS package (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Ensure that clinical nursing practice rendered by the nursing team and promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards.
Ability to manage the hospital after-hours and rotate on night duty.
Demonstrate a good understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
Knowledge of FBU functions and management (ability to work collaboratively within FBUs).
Appropriate/recognisable experience working within the Psychiatric and Intellectual Disability services.
Appropriate experience working with in the Acute Psychiatric Services.
Job Duties
Supervise, co-ordinate and delegate the provision of effective and efficient client care through adequate excellent quality care.Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders (i.
e.
inter- professional, inter-sectoral and multi- disciplinary teamwork).
Effective and efficient management of all resources.
Coordinate and monitor the implementation of nursing care plan and evaluation thereof.
Ensure that participation in research related activities are evident in the nursing practice.
Maintain professional growth and ethical standards and promote quality of nursing care.
