Operational Manager Nursing: Specialty - Paediatrics - Reference Number : REFS/056892 - Posts : 1
- Contract
- Permanent
- Salary (as advertised)
- R720 819 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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**Overview** This role is for an Operational Manager in Nursing, specializing in Paediatrics, with the Gauteng Department Of Health. The department aims to provide quality, efficient, and accessible healthcare to transform lives, focusing on best-practice strategies, a positive work environment, and top-quality training. This position is for one post, based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, offering a package of R720,819 per annum plus benefits. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Coordinating optimal, holistic specialized nursing care within established standards and professional legal frameworks. * Effectively managing the utilization and supervision of Human, Financial, and service resources. * Coordinating the provision of effective training and research initiatives. * Providing effective support to Nursing Services. * Maintaining professional growth/ethical standards and fostering the development of self and subordinates. * Applying knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as the Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho-Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, and Grievance Procedure. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) certificate. * Basic qualification registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) in terms of Government Notice 425 (e.g., Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification as a Professional Nurse). * A post-basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in Child Nursing Science. * A minimum of 9 years of appropriate and recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing in a public hospital. * At least 5 years of the above experience must be appropriate and recognizable in the relevant discipline, obtained after acquiring the one-year post-basic qualification in Child Nursing Science. * Degree/Diploma in Child Nursing Science registered with the SANC. * Diploma/Degree in Health Management or equivalent qualification registered with SANC. * South African Nursing Council annual practicing certificate. * Certificate of registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. * Updated service certificates. * Valid driver's license. * Computer literate. * Strong leadership, good communication, and sound interpersonal skills. **Who should apply** This role is suited for an experienced Professional Nurse with a strong background in Paediatric Nursing, demonstrated by extensive experience (minimum 9 years, with 5 specific to Child Nursing Science) and relevant post-basic qualifications. The ideal candidate will possess leadership capabilities, excellent communication, strong interpersonal skills, and a solid understanding of health management principles and relevant legal frameworks governing nursing. Computer literacy and a valid driver's license are also essential. **Deadline** 21-10-2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/operational-manager-nursing-specialty-paediatrics-reference-number-refs-056892-posts-1-gauteng-department-of-health Source: myjobmag
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