Operational Manager Nursing (Specialty Unit: 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 that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife.
• Post-basic Nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife.

Experience:

• A minimum of 9 years of appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above.
• Inherent requirements of the job:
• A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Willingness to perform after-hour and weekend standby duties for the hospital.
• Willingness to relief the Deputy Manager Nursing and Operational Managers.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Knowledge of appropriate legislation, regulations and Departmental Policies.
• The ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards.
• Effective communication, interpretation, leadership, execute discipline, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.