Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (GENERAL: Children's Ward)
Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) · Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Sub District, Western Cape, South Africa
Closes 9 November
- Location
- Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Sub District, Western Cape, South Africa
- Salary
- R571 161 per year
- Posted
- 24 October 2026
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
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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. OR A 4 year Bachelor D egree 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. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Ability to travel to attend meetings, outreach, or operational activities. Willingness to work overtime, after hour and weekend standby duties which could include day shift, night shift and public holidays. Willingness to relief the Assistant Manager Nursing and Operational Manager when needed. Competencies (knowledge/skills): A bility to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi -disciplinary team. Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet). Knowledge and understanding of the District Health System/and health implementation thereof as well as experience in office administration, human resource management, financial management, supply chain and procurement processes on Operational level. NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. DUTIES: Provision of Leadership and Management by supervision, coordination & delegation to provide quality care through applying professional and ethical standards and legislation in designated unit. Clinical governance of designated unit. Provision of effective support to nursing services. Effectively manage the utilization and supervision of resources, people management, employee relations and monitoring and evaluation of quality. Adequate financial planning and support, budgeting and control of the unit. Profes sional and ethical conduct. Oversight of research, training and education in the unit. SALARY: Grade 1: R571 161 per annum CENTRE: Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Sub District ENQUIRIES: Ms. S. Van Wyk Tel No: (022) 709-5099 West Coast District
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