About the Role
The Eastern Cape Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Operational Manager Specialty (Trauma) to join the team at Taylor Bequest Hospital in Mt. Fletcher. This pivotal role is at the heart of the community, where your leadership in specialized psychiatric care will make a significant impact on the well-being of patients. By managing and guiding the nursing team, you will ensure that high standards of care are maintained, aligning with the principles of Batho Pele, which emphasizes putting the needs of the public first.
In this role, you will be part of a vibrant healthcare environment that is committed to improving health outcomes for all citizens. The position offers an opportunity to lead a team that plays a crucial role in trauma care, advocating for patients while ensuring that the unit operates effectively, utilizing resources wisely, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your work will not only support the hospital’s mission but also contribute positively to the health landscape of the Joe Gqabi District and beyond.
About the Department
The Eastern Cape Department of Health is dedicated to providing accessible and quality healthcare services to all South Africans. With a focus on public health and well-being, the department works tirelessly to implement health programs and initiatives that address the needs of diverse communities. Emphasizing collaboration and innovation, the department’s mission is to create an environment where quality healthcare is a priority, making every employee’s contribution vital to its success.
Working in this department means being part of a greater commitment to public service, where your skills and compassion can lead to meaningful change in the lives of individuals and the community as a whole.
What You’ll Do
- Provide effective leadership and management in specialized psychiatric units.
- Ensure effective communication with patients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Advocate for and facilitate proper treatment and care for patients.
- Maintain clinical competence and adhere to nursing governance principles.
- Supervise and evaluate nursing staff, including training and development initiatives.
- Monitor the implementation of health promotion activities and disaster management protocols.
- Support Nursing Services Management by fulfilling weekend and night duty requirements.
What You’ll Need
- Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing) allowing registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic nursing qualification of at least one year, accredited by SANC in the relevant specialty.
- Minimum 9 years of nursing experience after registration, with at least 5 years in a relevant specialty.
- Knowledge of nursing care processes, legal frameworks, and patient rights.
- Strong leadership, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Good interpersonal skills including public relations and conflict handling.
- A valid driver’s license and basic computer literacy.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
Requirements
Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
A post basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least one (1) year accredited with the SANC in the relevant specialty.
Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
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 in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks such as Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act Patient’s Rights Charter, Batho-Pele Principles.
Sound knowledge and skills in implementing disciplinary code and procedure, grievance procedure Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework.
Good interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills.
Knowledge of financial and budgetary prescripts and processes pertaining to the relevant resources under management Insight into public health sector strategies and priorities including the nursing strategy, standards procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care, computer skills in basic programs.
A valid driver’s licence.
Job Duties
Provide effective management and professional leadership in the specialized units of Psychiatric.Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professional and junior colleagues including more complex report writing when required Effective management, utilization and supervision of all resources Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensure that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele Maintain clinical competence by ensuring that scientific principles of nursing and clinical governance are implemented.
Implement maternal guidelines, demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practice.
Exercise control of discipline, grievance and any labour related issues in terms of laid down procedures.
Provide supportive supervision and comply with PMDS evaluation of staff, formulate training programs and participate in training and development of staff and nursing students.
Monitor implementation Disaster management, monitor implementation of NCS and Ideal Hospital Realization Framework and interpret its impact on service delivery thereof.
Coordinate and participate in health promotion activities and monitor and evaluation of data Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.
Support Nursing Services Management by working weekend and night duty when required.
