About the Role
The Groote Schuur Hospital in Observatory is seeking a dedicated Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 with a specialty in Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This pivotal role involves providing innovative leadership within the Nursing Division, ensuring the highest standards of quality nursing care are delivered to the community. As a cornerstone of healthcare in Cape Town, this position is not only about managing resources and staff but also contributes significantly to the wellbeing of patients and the overall improvement of healthcare services in the region.
In this role, you will actively participate in formulating and implementing policies and standards that guide nursing practices, making a tangible impact on patient care. Your leadership will directly influence the strategic goals of the Nursing Division, ensuring that Groote Schuur Hospital continues to be a beacon of quality healthcare delivery. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of nursing and contribute to the enhancement of health services in South Africa.
About the Department
The Nursing Division at Groote Schuur Hospital plays a critical role in the overarching mandate of providing exceptional health services to the community. The department is dedicated to advancing nursing knowledge, ethical practices, and patient care standards. By working here, you become part of a mission-driven team that values excellence, compassion, and professional development. It’s a place where your contributions are recognized and where you can grow within a supportive, dynamic environment.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and coordinate nursing services within the ICU, ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Implement and oversee quality improvement initiatives and audits in nursing practices.
- Manage human, material, and financial resources effectively within the department.
- Foster staff development through performance management, training, and addressing grievances.
- Encourage and participate in nursing research to enhance service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with nursing regulations and ethical standards.
- Participate in after-hours, weekend, and public holiday duties as needed.
What You’ll Need
- A Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent, registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- A post-basic nursing qualification in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing (Adult) or related field.
- At least 9 years of recognisable nursing experience post-registration, including 5 years in a relevant specialty.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Knowledge of nursing legislation and ethical practices, as well as financial and human resources management.
- Proficiency in computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) 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 SANC, in terms of R212 in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing (Adult) OR A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Critical Care Nursing (Adult).
Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate /recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
180 Inherent requirements of the job: Perform after-hour, weekend and public holiday duties for the department.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Principles of Management: Supervisory, leadership, problem solving, conflict resolution and interpersonal/communication skills as well as the ability to function independently and as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure.
Knowledge of Nursing legislation related legal and ethical nursing practices and framework, Human Resources, Labour relations legislation and Financial Management, Public sector legislation.
Computer literacy (i.
e.
Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Job Duties
Provide innovative leadership in the allocated area to realise the strategic goals and objectives of the Nursing Division.Responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of quality nursing care within the relevant department; participation and implementation of audits and planned improvement initiatives.
Participate in formulation, monitoring and implementation of policies, guidelines, standards, quality improvement initiatives, procedures and regulations pertaining to nursing care within the relevant Department.
Provide effective support and management of human, material and financial resources, as well as Functional Business FBU management principles.
Manage staff performance, training and personal development of self and subordinates including management of underperformance and grievances.
Collect, provide and use relevant information for the enhancement of service delivery, including participation in and encouragement of nursing research as well as maintaining ethical standards and promote professional development.
Night duty allocation as required by department.
Deputising for Assistant Manager: Nursing.
