Operational Manager Nursing (Speciality Psychiatry)72-hour Assessment and Observation unit at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Experience:

• A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific speciality (Psychiatry) after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or a post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683, R880 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. - A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science (R212). Or - A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. - A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing.

Duties

• Coordinate and supervise the provision of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care provided within set standards and a professional/legal framework. Manage effectively the utilisation and supervision of resources. Coordination of the provision of effective training and research. Provision of Effective Support to Nursing Services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.