Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (Pn- A5) Internal Medicine & Psychaiatry: Outpatients Re-advertisement
- Location
- Gauteng
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This position is for an Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (Pn- A5) within Internal Medicine & Psychiatry Outpatients at the Gauteng Department Of Health. This is a re-advertisement for the role. **What you will do** * Supervise and evaluate the quality of nursing care as directed by the Professional scope of practice and set Nursing standards within a professional/legal framework. * Implement nursing legislation and related frameworks and ethical nursing practices. * Manage resources effectively and efficiently in the unit. * Compile and analyse reports to improve the quality of patient care. * Participate in training, research, and self-development. * Perform as an Operational Manager in accordance with the Scope of Practice. * Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals, and junior colleagues. * Implement the Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance Framework. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. * Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Degree/Diploma in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. * A minimum of seven (7) years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. * Current registration with the South African Nursing Council for 2026. * Post basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC will be an added advantage. * **COMPETENCIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:** * Leadership * Ward management/ward administration * Planning * Organizing * Co-ordination and communication skills * Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions * Display empathy for patients, promoting advocacy, and facilitating holistic treatment and care * Knowledge of administrative policies and guidelines **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced Professional Nurse with at least seven years of post-registration nursing experience, holding a Grade 12 certificate and a basic R425 nursing qualification. The ideal candidate must possess current registration with the South African Nursing Council for 2026. They should demonstrate strong leadership, ward management, planning, organizing, coordination, and communication skills, alongside the ability to make independent decisions. Empathy for patients, a commitment to advocacy, and knowledge of administrative policies are also essential. A post-basic qualification in Health Services Management or Nursing Administration is considered an advantage. **Deadline** 30-10-2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/operational-manager-nursing-grade-1-pn-a5-internal-medicine-psychaiatry-outpatients-re-advertisement-gauteng-department-of-health Source: myjobmag
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