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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 Unit (Ward 13 &14)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS362/2025
  Alexandra 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 after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma / degree in nursing) or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse with Psychiatry. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatry Nursing Science in terms of R212.
 
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Demonstrate a good understanding of People Management, Financial and material policies, protocols and practices. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet).
 
Enquiries:
Mr M Njongonkulu, Tel. no. (021) 503 5077
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical 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):
Provide leadership, management, supervision and good clinical governance of nursing services. Provision of holistic and quality nursing care that is inclusive of IPC\OHS compliances and patient centered within the parameters of professional, legal and ethical practices as guided by SANC. Effective management of human and financial resources and compliance to polices, protocols and practices. Effective adherence to quality assurance requirements and improvement strategies in the execution of quality nursing care and clinical governance. Provide effective management support to nursing service, hospital management including afterhours coverage and night duty.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse and Psychiatry.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB). Willingness to work shifts (day and night), weekends and public holidays as required.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 693 096 - R 789 861 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
6/20/2025 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: 7/4/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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