Operational Manager Nursing (Speciality: Specialised Units: Theatre, Trauma & Maternity) Jobs

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver quality nursing care in the Operating Theatre and Central Sterilization Unit, Maternity and Obstetric Unit, and Emergency Trauma Unit.
• Help create, monitor, and apply policies, guidelines, standards, procedures, and regulations in the department.
• Manage staff, including performance reviews, training, and discipline.
• Handle material and financial resources effectively.
• Support the hospital’s operations using good management principles.
• Use information to improve service delivery.

Requirements

• A Basic R425 qualification (diploma or degree) in Nursing or equivalent, allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife.
• Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife.
• A post-basic qualification of at least 1 year, accredited by SANC, in one of the following: Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre; Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science; Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General; or Trauma and Emergency.
• At least 9 years of appropriate nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Of this, at least 5 years must be after obtaining the post-basic qualification mentioned above.
• A valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel.
• Willingness to work after-hours, weekends, and standby duties for the hospital. Also, to support the Head of Nursing Services and other Operational Managers.
• Good knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and departmental policies.
• Skills to promote quality patient care by setting, implementing, and monitoring standards.
• Strong communication skills (spoken and written).
• Good leadership, decision-making, discipline, and conflict resolution skills.
• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Other Information

• No payment is required to apply for this position.
• Candidates may face a practical or oral assessment.
• Applications will be kept for possible vacancies in the Garden Route District for three months from the advert date, if the job matches the title, duties, requirements, and salary.

Salary and Benefits

R 693 096 per annum – R 789 861 per annum (Plus a non-pensionable rural allowance of 8% of your annual basic salary). This includes annual salary plus service benefits like a 13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing, and medical aid allowance.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official channels provided by the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.

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