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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: ICU (Ward C Spinal Rehabilitation)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS294/2025
  Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre
 
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 Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic R425 (Degree/Diploma in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification, in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General.
 
Enquiries:
Mrs IA Jacobs, tel. no. (021) 370 2486
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment. 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.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Provision of quality specialised nursing patient centred care in the spinal ward. Manage and co-ordinate the implementation of holistic, comprehensive specialised nursing care in the unit. Provide support for an efficient and effective specialized rehabilitation service. Manage, supervise and guide staff and keep records and statistics as required. Manage assets, consumables and financial services effectively. Manage and support education, in-service training and orientation and practice development initiatives in the unit and prevent medicolegal risks. Management of human and financial resources. Information management and support services.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
 
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Sound knowledge and understanding of nursing and health service-related acts, legislation, policies and practices. Problem solving report writing, liaison and facilitation skills. Computer literacy in MS package. Knowledge in spinal cord injuries and the relevant nursing care specialty. Ability to think and function independently and to work in a multidisciplinary team.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to work shifts and after-hours including weekends, public holidays and night duty. Willingness to rotate/work in other wards within Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre.
 
 
 
 
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:
5/23/2025 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: 6/6/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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