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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Operational Manager Nursing: Speciality (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RHS60/2023
  Worcester Regional Hospital
 
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 in the speciality of Obstetrics after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above.
 
Requirements Minimum educational qualification:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e., degree/diploma in nursing and midwifery) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Flexibility to perform after-hour and weekend standby duties for the hospital. Willingness to work night shifts, act on behalf of supervisor and/or colleague. Good written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape, of which English must be one.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Managerial and leadership skills and values aligned with the WCG values: integrity; innovative visionary; catalyst for change; self-awareness and confidence; delegation; critical thinking; accountability; problem solving and decision making. Clinical Governance, staff empowerment and development. Human Resource and Financial Management – including computer literacy [MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook]. Extensive knowledge in general nursing, infection prevention and control and quality assurance. Extensive knowledge in midwifery and neonatology. Knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to; labour relationships, nursing legislation, related legal and ethical and evidence-based nursing practices, relevant public sector policies and protocols.
 
Enquiries:
Ms RM Bezuidenhout, tel. no. (023) 348-1104
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates could be subjected to a competency test on the day of the interview.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Responsible for the coordination and delivery of quality nursing care within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Functional Business Unit, which includes MOU services. Development, monitoring and implementation of evidence based WCG/SANC/facility policies, guidelines, standards, procedures and regulations within nursing. Management of human, physical and financial resources – incl. staff performance, overtime, skills development, labour relations and bed management. Effective and efficient functional business unit management – incl. risk management, information management to enhance service delivery and quality patient care.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 627 474 (PN-B3) - R 703 752 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
10/6/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 10/27/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
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