About the Role
The Department of Health is looking for a dedicated Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General: Female) to join the team at Paarl Hospital. This essential role is based in the heart of Paarl, where you will play a pivotal part in ensuring that the nursing services provided meet the highest standards of quality and care. As an Operational Manager, you will be responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating nursing services, making a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of the community. Your leadership will not only enhance patient care but also support the professional growth of the nursing team, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and excellence.
In this role, you will also manage financial resources within the clinical areas and actively participate in training and development initiatives. The work you do will resonate throughout the community, as healthcare is a fundamental pillar that supports the fabric of society. By maintaining ethical standards and promoting professional growth among nursing staff, you will be contributing to a healthier and more resilient population in South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to providing comprehensive health services to all South Africans. Committed to improving the quality of healthcare delivery, the department focuses on accessible, equitable, and efficient health services. Working within this department means being part of a vital mission that affects the lives of many, ensuring that every citizen receives the healthcare they deserve.
Joining this department offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the public service sector. You will collaborate with a diverse team of professionals who share a common goal: to enhance the quality of life for all South Africans through effective health strategies and services.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee and coordinate nursing services to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Manage financial resources effectively within clinical areas.
- Participate in training and development programs for nursing staff.
- Promote ethical standards and professional growth within the nursing division.
- Facilitate quality patient care by implementing and monitoring standards.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance operational efficiency.
- Support the institution’s goals while maintaining a strong focus on patient needs.
What You’ll Need
- A Basic R425 qualification or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in general nursing post-registration.
- Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- Basic computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of nursing legislation and policies impacting public service delivery.
- Ability to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays as needed.
- Effective leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to resolve conflicts and make decisions under pressure.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
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.
OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) 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 requirements 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 (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Knowledge and insight of nursing- and other relevant legislation and policies relating to nursing in the public sector and their impact on service delivery.
Ability to facilitate and promote quality patient care through setting, implementation and monitoring of standards.
Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a Functional Business Unit (FBU)structure.
Effective interpersonal, leadership, organisational, decision- making, conflict resolution (labour relations and disciplinaries) and the ability to function under pressure.
Job Duties
The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal quality nursing service as an Operational Manager.Participative management and utilisation of human resources to fulfil operational and developmental functions in the areas.
Manage and monitor financial resources of the clinical areas.
Initiate and actively participate in training, development, and research, including quality training and implementation within the Nursing Division.
Deliver a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution.
To maintain ethical standards, promote 286 professional growth and self-development, including leadership skills and behaviours.
