Operational Manager Nursing: (Pnb3) (Maternity And Neonatal Nursing)

Requirements

Senior Certificate, plus Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as Professional Nurse. A post – basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with SANC in the specialty referred above. Registration with SANC a Professional Nurse. 69 PUBLIC A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse (2026/2027) At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate /recognisable experience in in the specialty (Advanced Midwifery) with specific emphasis to Labour Ward and Post Natal wards, after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty and be registered with SANC. Knowledge of Ideal Hospital Framework, code of conduct, Labour Relations and related policies, as well as the prescribed nursing standards and Legal framework. Knowledge of Nursing care processes and procedures. Other Skills: Leadership, organisational decision-making, management, problem-solving, planning and coordination skills. Interpersonal skills including conflict management. procedures and policies relevant to nursing care. Knowledge And Skills: Computer literacy. Knowledge of Public Service Legislation, policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho-Pele principles, etc. Knowledge of HR policies such as: Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure.

Key Responsibilities

Coordination of optimal, holistic, specialised nursing care provided within set standards and a professional/legal framework. Manage the utilisation and supervision of resources effectively. Coordination of the provision of effective training and research. Provision of Effective Support to Nursing Services. Effective utilisation of resources (Human and Material), participation with training and research. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self- development. Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how to impact on service delivery. Ensure clinical nursing practices by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determine by the relevant health facility. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Demonstrate and basic understanding HR and financial policies and practices. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisor, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required. Work as part of multi-disciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Work effectively and amicable, at supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing services in the unit. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principle of Batho Pele. Able to develop contact, build and maintain a network of professional relations in order to enhance service delivery. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.

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