Gauteng Department of Health
The Department of Health aims to provide quality health services and ensure a caring climate for service users. We implement best-practice health care strategies, create a positive work environment for staff, and provide appropriate and top-quality training for health workers. Our vision is to provide high-quality, efficient, and accessible healthcare to transform people’s lives. Our mission is to create an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng by ensuring we have the right people, skills, systems, and equipment to provide the care our patients need to live healthy and quality lives.
Operational Manager (General) PNA5
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: Bachelors, National Certificate
- Experience: 7 years
- Location: Gauteng
- Job Field: Medical / Healthcare
Requirements:
- R425 Diploma/Degree in Nursing or an appropriate diploma or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A valid driver’s license and computer literacy are required.
- A minimum of 7 years of appropriate, recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC. Must have a qualification in Psychiatry and Nursing/Health Service Management. At least 5 years of this experience must be in managing a psychiatric unit and psychiatric patients.
- Proof of current registration with SANC. Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. Knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Sector Regulations, Regulated Norms & Standards, Ideal Hospital Framework, National Nursing Strategy 2020/21-2025/26, and other relevant legislative frameworks. Innovative, creative, emotionally intelligent, and collaborative skills.
Duties:
- Deputize for Nursing Managers in their absence and take charge of the hospital after hours, during weekends, and public holidays. Show a basic understanding of Human Resource Policies and practices through effective implementation of Performance Management and Development System (PMDS), Disciplinary Code, leave management, and Supply Chain Management Procedures.
- Ensure effective and efficient coordination in the wards. Implement Mental Health Care Act procedures and current Regulated Norms and Standards. Drive the implementation of the National Nursing Strategy.
- Initiate change management and participate in hospital committees. Lead the team in preventing Patient Safety Incidents. Ensure training, coaching, and mentoring of junior nurses.
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the Gauteng Department of Health’s official channels. Build your CV for free and download it in different templates.
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