Operational Manager Nursing General REF NO: GS 13/26

SALARY : R720 819 per annum. Plus 13th cheque, medical aid (optional), Homeowners allowance (employees must meet the prescribed requirements

CENTRE : Grey's Hospital

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 Certificate Degree/Diploma in General Nursing that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (2026 SANC receipt).

• A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC. NB (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of all documents and certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resources).

• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing act, Occupational health and safety act, Patients' rights charter, Bathe Pele principles, Public service regulations, Labor relations act, Disciplinary codes and procedures, Grievance procedure, Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management.

• Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills. Computer skills in basic programs.

DUTIES

• Assist in planning/organizing and monitoring objectives of the Surgical Unit. Manage and provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and the public accessing health care services at Grey's Hospital Demonstrate effective communication to patients, families, multidisciplinary team members and other stakeholders within the hospital

• Ensure that high-quality nursing care is rendered to all clients accessing Surgical health services at Grey's Hospital, taking into consideration safety risk assessments and patient safety incident prevention and reporting.

• Manage the utilisation and supervision of all resources, taking into consideration cost containment measures. Manage, coordinate and plan the provision of effective training and research, focusing on the programs aimed at the improvement of Surgical care nursing. Manage and instil discipline, professionalism and work ethics among employees.

• Develop strategies which will ensure compliance with quality care, infection prevention and control (IPC) programs, e.g. Ideal Hospital Realisation and Maintenance (IHRM) and Norms and Standards (N&S). Maintain a constructive working environment with the multi-disciplinary team members. Provide effective support to Nursing services, e.g. assist with relief duties to nursing management.