Operational Manager Nursing (SPECIALTY: Psychiatry)

Oorsig

Operational Manager Nursing (SPECIALTY: Psychiatry) at Department of Health and Wellness in Paarl Hospital.

Vereistes

• 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 requirements of the job: Ability and willingness to assist with shifts, on call and relief night matron for and after-hours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal).
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Skills to plan, organise and coordinate the service by analysing, problem solving and decision making.
• Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the Psychiatric Department.
• Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care.

Pligte

• Plan, lead, organise, coordinate and control the provision of holistic and specialised nursing services.
• Effectively manage all resources within the prescripts of People Management, Finance and other relevant directives.
• Ensure the delivery of quality nursing care within set standards of a professional and legal framework.
• Coordinate the provision of, and active participation in, effective training and research to maintain and ensure achievement of CPD, self-development, professional growth and ethical standards.
• Provide active support to Nursing- and Hospital Leadership in leading the change process.

Hoe om aan te sollisiteer

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Navrae: Ms E Smith, email: Emily.Smith@westerncape.gov.za

Notas

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS