Operational Manager Nursing (Specialty: Intensive CareE Unit) (Recovery Room/PACU)
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness · Western Cape
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- 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 Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General. 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 with the SANC in Critical Care Nursing Adult. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
- Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification or a post graduate diploma in the relevant speciality.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Ability and willingness to assist with shifts and after-hours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises.
- Competencies knowledge/skills: Basic computer literacy. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution skills. Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure. Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing speciality within the public sector. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards.
DUTIES
- The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal, specialized Nursing service as an Operational Manager. Effective management and utilization of Human and Financial Resources to ensure optimal operational function in the area. Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department. Deliver a support service to the nursing service and the institution. To maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and self- development.