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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: EC and Theatre)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: OD87/2025
  Swellendam Hospital,
 
Experience:
A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing 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 specific speciality after obtaining the 1-year post basic qualification as mentioned above.
 
Inherent Requirement of the job:
Ability and willingness to assist with shifts and after-hours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime should the need arise. Valid Code (B/EB/C1) driver’s license. The incumbent will be expected to assist/work at other clinics, mobile, satellite within the SD, when required.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma or degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the 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 Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency or General or in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Computer literacy (MS word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing specialty within the public sector. Be able to function independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of the South African triage (SATS), Hospital and Emergency centre tracking information systems (HECTIS). Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring standards. Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, organisational skills, decision making, and conflict resolution skills.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Manage, supervise and coordinating patient care and human resources in the Emergency centre and the Operating theatre departments. Provide strategic leadership and guidance towards realization of strategic goals and objectives of the organization through the implementation of policies, regulations, and professional practices. Collect, verify and submit accurate statistics monthly with presentation thereof at the monthly Mortality and morbidity meetings. Quality assurance management by auditing clinical records, doing ward rounds, managing patient safety incidents and complaints. Ensure in-service training and staff development of subordinates to enhance staff skills and competencies.
 
Enquiries:
Ms F Vermeulen, tel. no. (028) 514-8419
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to competency assessment. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Overberg District, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
 
Registration with the Professions Council:
Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse and Midwife
 
 
 
 
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:
10/10/2025 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: 10/24/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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