Job Description

George Hospital

Operational Manager Nursing (Specialty: ICU)

Remuneration: R588 378 (PN-B3) per annum

Service benefits: 13th cheque, employers contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance.

Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Diploma/Degree) in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows for registration with 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. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of nine (9) years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least five (5) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) drivers licence. Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays and overtime when required by supervisor. Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Competencies (skills/knowledge): Ability to function independently in a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to direct the team to ensure quality nursing care. Ability to manage own work and that of the units reporting to the post with good auditing skills. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of nursing and public service legislation and human resource and financial policies. Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).

Duties (key result areas/outputs): Supervise and ensure the provision of effective and efficient patient care through the identification of nursing care needs, the planning and implementation of nursing care and the guidance of nursing and other personnel. Bed Management. Manage human resources efficiently and effectively. Managing material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Maintain and promote professional growth/ethical standards and development of self and others.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Enquiries: Ms L de Goede, tel. 044 8024 352

Closing Date: 8 September 2023

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs

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