Operational Manager Nursing (General) at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Grade12, Basic qualifications accredited with the SANC in terms of Government notice R425 (i.e., Diploma/Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as professional nurse.
• The incumbent must be in the possession of evidence of Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a professional nurse, post basic Nursing administration and basic computer literacy is required.
• A minimum of 7 years of appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC, at least 3 years of the period referred to the above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in hospital.
• COMPETENCIES: Leadership, ward management/ward administration, planning, organizing coordination and communication skills. Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions. Display empathy for patients, promoting. advocacy and facilitating holistic treatment and care. Knowledge of administrative policies and Guidelines. An understanding of all Nursing Legislation and Health Act.

Duties :

• Supervise and ensure the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care. Co-ordinate and monitor the implementation of the nursing care plan and evaluation thereof.
• Provide relevant information to health care users to assist in achieving optimal health care. Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders i.e. interprofessional and multidisciplinary teamwork. Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices and standard operating procedures.
• Manage and monitor proper utilization of resources for human, financial and physical resources. Maintain professional growth and ethical standard and development of self and subordinates. Perform all other duties delegated by Supervisor/Manager within scope of practice

Closing Date : 10-04-2026