Operational Manager Nursing: (Specialty: Theatre and CSSD) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 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 Perioperative Nursing.
• OR A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited in with the SANC as Nurse Specialist in Perioperative Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel. Willingness to work standby, Weekend and during public holidays.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet). Good communication (written and verbal) skills with the ability to manage conflict and knowledge of legislation related to the Health Care Service and policies of the Department of Health. Good organisational, interpersonal-, creative problem solving- and research skills, as well as the ability to manage your own work (and that of the units which report to the post). 

DUTIES :

• Manage, plan, co-ordinate and maintain an optimal, specialised nursing service in an Operating theatre setting.
• Effective management and utilisation of human and financial resources to ensure optimal operational functions.
• Initiate and participate in training and research. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Provision of effective support to Head of Nursing Service.