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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 (Specialty: Trauma and Emergency)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS276/2025
  Delft Community Health Centre
 
Experience:
A minimum of 9 years of appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
A valid driver’s licence. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Willingness to work shifts and after hours (weekends, public holidays and night duty).
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science in Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science in Critical Care Nursing: General.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge of appropriate legislation, regulations and Departmental Policies. Knowledge of Hospital and Emergency Centre Triage Information System (HECTIS) and South African Triage System (Basic knowledge and experience in human resource management, labor relations, financial and supply chain procurement processes.) The ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring of standards. Effective communication, interpretation, leadership, execute discipline, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Manage and co-ordinate the implementation of holistic, comprehensive, specialised nursing care in the Trauma complex, in conjunction with team members, within a professional and legal framework. Ensure the maintenance of quality care standards in the operating trauma services. Manage, supervise, guide staff and keep records and statistics as required. Manage assets, consumables and service effectively. Manage and support education, in-service training and orientation and practice development initiatives in the area and prevent medical legal risks. Maintain professional growth and ethical standards.
 
Enquiries:
Mr. M. Gaji tel, no. (021) 954 2237
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
 
Note:
The pool of applicants will be considered for other similar posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a practical, written assessment or oral assessment.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 693 036 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
5/16/2025 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: 5/30/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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