Operational Manager Nursing (PRIMARY Health Care)

Overview

Operational Manager Nursing (PRIMARY Health Care) at Department of Health and Wellness in district.

Requirements

• 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 Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R48) OR A 4 year bachelor’s 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 Primary Health Care Nursing.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
• Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable 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/recognisable experience after obtaining the one-year post basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B/EB/C1) driver’s licence.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of nursing and public service legislation.
• Knowledge of Human Resource and Financial policies.
• Good communication skills.
• Computer literacy (Ms Office & Permis).

Duties

• Provision of quality comprehensive health care to the community.
• Ensure rendering of a comprehensive nursing health care program for promotion of health, self-care, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients.
• Provision of administrative services.
• Manage Personnel matters including supervision and performance management, the utilisation and supervision of staff, finances and procuring as well as implementing of policies, prescripts and protocols regarding the mentioned facets.
• Provision of educational services.
• Identify learner needs and provide opportunities for development.
• Provision of effective control and management of equipment and stock.
• Organise a cost-effective service on a daily basis and participate in community involvement including attending community engagements as required.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: CT Marais Tel No: (028) 312-1166

Notes

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