Operational Manager Nursing (SPECIALTY: Theatre and Cssd)

Inkrwelo yokuqwalasela

Operational Manager Nursing needed at Vredenburg Hospital to manage theatre and CSSD nursing services, including staff, finance, training and research.

Imfuneko

• 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 Perioperative Nursing.
• 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 in with the SANC as Nurse Specialist in Perioperative Nursing.
• Registration with a professional council: Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing 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 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel.
• Willingness to work standby, Weekend and during public holidays.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet).
• Good communication (written and verbal) skills with the ability to manage conflict and knowledge of legislation related to the Health Care Service and policies of the Department of Health.
• Good organisational, interpersonal-, creative problem solving- and research skills, as well as the ability to manage your own work (and that of the units which report to the post).

Imiqobo

• Manage, plan, co-ordinate and maintain an optimal, specialised nursing service in an Operating theatre setting.
• Effective management and utilisation of human and financial resources to ensure optimal operational functions.
• Initiate and participate in training and research.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
• Provision of effective support to Head of Nursing Service.

Indlela yokuqoka

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

Imibuzo: Ms S Van Wyk Tel No: (022) 709-5099

Amanqaku

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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the Post 33/226: Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 3 (General) (Primary Health Care), Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum, Grade 2: R411 978 per annum, Grade 3: R495 423 per annum Centre: Overstrand PHC Support and Outreach advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 33 dated 11 September 2026, with reference number Post 33/226: Post has been cancelled. OTHER POSTS