Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (SPECIALTY: Trauma and Emergency)
Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) · Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, Western Cape, South Africa
- Location
- Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, Western Cape, South Africa
- Salary
- R720 819 per year
- Posted
- 18 October 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) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post -basic nursing qualificati on with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency or 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited in Emergency Nursing or Critical Care Nursing (Adult). Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as 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: Perform after -hour and weekend duties for the department and the hospital. Competencies (knowledge/skills) : Principles of Management: Supervisory, leadership, problem solving, conflict resolution and interpersonal/communication skills. Extensive knowledge in General Nursing and the relevant Nursing Speciality including public sector policies and protocols. Knowledge of Nursing legislation, related legal and ethical nursing practices and framework. Human Resources, Labour relations legislation and Financial Management, including computer literacy (i.e. Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. DUTIES: Provide innovative leadership in the allocated area to realise the strategic goals and objectives of the Nursing Division. Responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of quality nursing care within the relevant department. -Participate in formulation, monitoring and implementation of policies, guidelines, standards, procedures and regulations pertaining to nursing care within the relevant Department. Provide effective support and management of human, material and financial resources, as well as Functiona l Business FBU management principles. Manage staff performance, training and personal development of self and subordinates including management of underperformance and grievances. Collect, provide and use relevant information for the enhancement of service delivery, including participation in and encouragement of nursing research. SALARY: R720 819 per annum CENTRE: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory ENQUIRIES: Ms R. Sutcliffe Tel No: (021) 404-2092
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