About the Role
The Bongani Regional Hospital is seeking a dedicated Operational Manager (PNA5) to enhance healthcare delivery in the community of Welkom, Free State. This pivotal role is crucial in ensuring that nursing practices align with legal and ethical standards, contributing significantly to the overall quality of care provided to patients. As an Operational Manager, you will lead a team of nursing professionals, fostering an environment that prioritizes patient advocacy and exceptional service.
In this position, you will be at the forefront of healthcare management, responsible for overseeing clinical practice within your unit. Your leadership will not only impact nurses but also extend to patients and their families, ensuring that everyone receives the highest standard of care. Your work will embody the principles of Batho Pele, promoting a culture of respect and dignity within the healthcare system, making a tangible difference in the lives of those you serve.
About the Department
Bongani Regional Hospital is committed to delivering comprehensive healthcare services to the community. The hospital aims to provide accessible, high-quality medical care while promoting health education and disease prevention. Working here means being part of a mission that values community engagement, professional development, and a collaborative approach to health care, ensuring that every patient receives compassionate and competent care.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure nursing practices are consistent with legal, ethical, and professional standards.
- Lead and supervise nursing staff to provide clinical care that meets established guidelines.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.
- Promote a culture of quality care and patient advocacy within the unit.
- Manage time effectively for yourself and junior colleagues to optimize service delivery.
- Facilitate effective communication with patients, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports as needed.
What You’ll Need
- A Senior Certificate and Basic R425 qualification in nursing or equivalent, allowing for registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse.
- OR a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (R174) enabling registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in nursing after registration with SANC in General Nursing.
- Current registration with SANC for the years 2026/2027.
- Thorough understanding of nursing care processes, nursing statutes, and relevant legal frameworks.
- Strong communication, report writing, and organizational skills.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
Senior Certificate, Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse in General Nursing.
OR - A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
Minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Current registration with SANC (2026/2027).
Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge, Skills training and competencies required: thorough knowledge of nursing care processes and 199 procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks, such as: - Nursing Act, Health Act, Patient Right Charter, Batho Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Disciplinary Code and Procedures in the Public Service.
Ability to interact with diverse stakeholders and health care users and givers.
Good communication, report writing, facilitation, coordination, liaison, Information, planning and organizing and computer literacy skills.
Job Duties
Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises and how this impact on service delivery.Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team at unit level to ensure good rising care by the nursing team.
Work effectively and amicably, at a supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit.
Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the adheres to the principles of Batho Pele.
Able to develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations in order to enhance service delivery.
Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.
