About the Role
Tygerberg Hospital is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General) in Parow Valley, a vibrant area within Cape Town. This crucial role involves planning, managing, and coordinating nursing services to ensure the highest quality of patient care. As an Operational Manager, you will play a vital part in the public service, making a significant difference in the community by fostering a supportive and effective nursing environment.
In this role, you will lead a team of nursing professionals, utilizing your expertise to optimize human and financial resources within the clinical area. Your contributions will not only enhance the operational effectiveness of the nursing department but also promote professional growth and development among staff. This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of healthcare in South Africa, where your leadership can inspire positive changes and improve patient outcomes.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing comprehensive health services across South Africa, ensuring that every citizen has access to quality healthcare. It focuses on the continuous improvement of health systems, policies, and practices, aiming for excellence in service delivery. Working within this department means being part of a dedicated team that values the health and well-being of all South Africans, making your role as an Operational Manager impactful and rewarding.
What You’ll Do
- Plan and manage optimal quality nursing services in line with departmental goals.
- Coordinate and maintain effective human resource utilization within the nursing team.
- Monitor and manage financial resources effectively within the clinical area.
- Initiate and participate in training and development programs for nursing staff.
- Promote ethical standards and support professional growth in the nursing department.
- Deliver essential support services to enhance nursing and institutional functions.
What You’ll Need
- A Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A minimum of seven years’ relevant nursing experience post-registration with the SANC.
- Ability to assist with shifts and after-hours cover, including weekends and public holidays.
- Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
- Good organizational abilities and capacity to work under pressure.
- Basic computer literacy and knowledge of relevant nursing legislation and policies.
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 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): 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.
Basic computer literacy.
Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to nursing within the public sector.
Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards.
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 area.
Manage and monitor the Financial Resources of the clinical 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 development.
