Operational Manager Nursing (Specialty: Psychiatry) (New Acute)
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness · Western Cape
Posted 30 October 2026
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CENTRE : Stikland Hospital
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) 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. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- 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.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, after hours, public holidays, day or night and standby duties. Drivers License.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel and Power Point).
DUTIES
- Provide leadership, supervision, planning, direction and control for the provision of improved patient centred care in a psychiatric ward. Implement an efficient and effective quality improvement programme.
- Implement an effective and efficient Resource management (human, health technology, financial and facility) plan.
- Overall Management of the nursing component, including students, ward clerk and household support.
- Implement an effective and efficient clinical practice in a specialised psychiatric ward. Manage infection control, development and training programmes for nursing and related staff. Provide support to the Deputy Manager Nursing office.