Operational Manager – PNA-5: Nursing Department

Requirements :

• Grade 12 or equivalent. Basic R425 qualification i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent accredited with South African Nursing Council (SANC) that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Minimum 7 years of appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Diploma in Nursing Administration or Health Service Management accredited by the South African Nursing Council will serve as an added advantage.
• Competencies: knowledge and skills in nursing MHCUs is required. Computer literacy will serve as an added advantage.

Duties :

• Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how these impact on Service delivery. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the institution.
• Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Ensure that the unit complies with Ideal Hospital Framework standards.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies. Demonstrate effective communication with patients and relatives, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues including more complex report writing when required.
• Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team on a supervisory level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Work effectively and amicably at a supervisory level, with people of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Able to monitor the performance of staff (PMDS).
• Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit. Control the provision of required services through staff scheduling and supervision.
• Effective management of risks, adverse events and patient complaints. Ensure that the environment complies with the Health and Safety Act and Infection and Prevention Control Policies. See in-service training as part of the daily duties. Ensure effective and efficient budget control and assets control for the department.
• Demonstrate an understanding of financial policies and practices. Have in-depth knowledge of ordering, storing and control of equipment.
• Ensure that all staff under your care are trained in the use of different equipment to assist staff who might experience problems in operating such machines. Be accountable of all equipment under your care. Demonstrate basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.

Closing Date : 20-11-2026