About the Role
Tygerberg Hospital in Parow Valley is seeking a dedicated Operational Manager Nursing in the specialty area of Obstetrics. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing services that cater specifically to mothers and newborns. As an Operational Manager, you will lead a team of professionals, coordinating nursing services while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Your contributions will have a lasting impact on the community, ensuring that families receive the best possible care during critical moments of their lives.
In this role, you will not only oversee daily operations but also engage in the training and development of nursing staff. Your leadership will foster a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department, empowering your team to deliver exceptional care. This position represents a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families across the Western Cape.
About the Department
The Department of Health plays a crucial role in managing healthcare services throughout South Africa. Its mission is to provide comprehensive, accessible, and quality health services to all citizens. Working in this department means being part of a larger vision to improve public health outcomes and ensure that every individual receives the care they deserve. This commitment to community well-being makes your work not just a job, but a meaningful contribution to society.
What You’ll Do
- Plan, manage, and coordinate specialized nursing services in obstetrics.
- Utilize human and financial resources effectively to ensure optimal operational function.
- Initiate and participate in training, development, and research within the nursing department.
- Deliver support services to both the nursing team and the institution.
- Maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and self-development among staff.
What You’ll Need
- Basic R425 qualification or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- Post-basic qualification in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science.
- A minimum of 9 years of nursing experience, with at least 5 years in obstetrics or a related specialty.
- Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Job Duties
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.
