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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: Operating Theatre Complex and CSSD)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS80/2019
  Mowbray Maternity Hospital
 
Experience:
A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable 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 specific speciality after obtaining the 1-year post basic qualification in the relevant speciality.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. Ability to effectively communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to nursing within the Public Sector. Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision making and conflict resolution skills. Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel). Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure.
 
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 Professional Nurse. A post basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science with a duration of at least one year, accredited with SANC.
 
Enquiries:
Mrs KE Moore, Tel no: (021) 659 5550
 
Proof of registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse with the proof of current registration i.e. annual licensing receipt for 2019.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
The appointed candidate will be responsible for the coordination and rendering of optimal, holistic and quality theatre within standards and a professional / legal framework. Manage the utilization and supervision of all resources effectively and control of the Central Sterilisation Unit. Coordinate the provision of training and research effectively. Provision of effective support to nursing services and Hospital Management. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards, self-development and develop required standards of infection control. Execute the duties of a surgical scrub sister with regard to all surgical specialities to ensure a high standard of patient care.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, on night duty when required.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 562 800 - R 633 432 Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
10/25/2019 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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’stechnical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct)assessment.

  • 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.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 11/15/2019 12:00:00 AM
 
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