Operational Manager Grade 1 (General: Night Duty)x2 Posts at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent (R683) qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professiona Nurse. OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse or General Nurse.

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirement of the job: Will be required to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence. Will be required to deliver standby duties for the Hospital. Will be required to relief the Operational manager day shift/Nurse Manager.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Basic computer literacy. Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing speciality within the public sector. Be able to function independent and as part of the multidisciplinary team. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring of standards. Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, organizational skills, decision making, and conflict resolution skills.

DUTIES :

• Manage, supervise and coordinating patient care and human resources on night duty for all departments within the hospital. Provide strategic leadership and guidance towards realization of strategic goals and objectives of the organization through the implementation of policies and regulations, and professional practices. Collect, verify and submit accurate midnight reports and handover of activities on night shift. Quality assurance management by auditing clinical records, doing ward rounds, managing patient safety incidents and complaints, coordinating and provide in-service training on night duty. Utilize the information management systems to enhance patient care and service delivery.