Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1: (GENERAL: Female Surgery)
Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) · Paarl Hospital, Western Cape, South Africa
Closes 16 November
- Location
- Paarl Hospital, Western Cape, South Africa
- Salary
- R571 161 per year
- Posted
- 31 October 2026
- Closing date
- 16 November 2026
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About the job
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: Ability and willingness to assist with shift s and after -hours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Knowledge and insight of nursing- and other relevant legislation and policies relating to nursing in the public sector and their impact on service delivery. Ability to facilitate and promote quality patient care through setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi -disciplinary team within a Functional Business Unit (FBU)structure. Effective interpersonal, leadership, organisational, decision- making, conflict resolution (labour relations and disciplinaries) and the ability to function under pressure. NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. DUTIES: The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal quality nursing service as an Operational Manager. Participative management and utilisation of human resources to fulfil operational and developmental functi ons in the areas. Manage and monitor financial resources of the clinical areas. Initiate and actively participate in training, development, and research, including quality training and implementation within the Nursing Division. Deliver a support service t o the Nursing Service and the institution. To maintain ethical standards, promote professional growth and self -development, including leadership skills and behaviours. SALARY: Grade 1: R571 161 per annum CENTRE: Paarl Hospital ENQUIRIES: Ms M Rust, email: Magda.rust@westerncape.gov.za Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
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