Operational Manager Nursing Speciality (PN-B3) (Medicine & Psychiatry FBU – Psychiatric Department)

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Overview This role is for an Operational Manager Nursing Speciality (PN-B3) within the Medicine & Psychiatry FBU – Psychiatric Department, offered by the Gauteng Department Of Health. What you will do * Delegate, supervise and co-ordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care. * Initiate and participate in health promotion to ensure consistent communication of relevant, accurate and comprehensive information on health care. * Develop/establish and maintain constructive relationships with nursing and other stake holders i.e.inter-personal, inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary teamwork. * Participate in the analysis, formulation of nursing guidelines, norms and standards. * Implementation of Ideal Hospital Maintenance Framework Version 2.0. * Manage effective utilization and supervision of human, financial and material resources. * Co-ordination of provision of effective training and research. * Be allocated to work night shifts, weekends, public holidays and relieve the supervisor when required. * Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. * Management of personnel performance and review thereof. * Contracting, Midterm review and final assessment. Requirements (from the original advert) * Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. * Basic R425 qualification i.e., diploma or degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council SANC as a Professional Nurse. * Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC). * A minimum of nine (9) years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. * At least five (5) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in a clinical specialty after obtaining the one (1) year post basic qualification in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science or Post Graduate Mental Health qualification accredited with SANC at a Diploma or Degree level. * 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 An experienced and registered Professional Nurse with a strong background in general nursing and a specialized qualification in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science or Mental Health. The ideal candidate should possess proven leadership, ward management, planning, organizing, coordination, and communication skills, with the ability to make independent decisions and demonstrate empathy for patients. Candidates with a post-basic qualification in Health Services Management or Nursing Administration are also encouraged. The role requires a commitment to professional growth and ethical standards, as well as availability for varied shifts including nights, weekends, and public holidays. Deadline 30-10-2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/operational-manager-nursing-speciality-pn-b3-medicine-psychiatry-fbu-psychiatric-department-gauteng-department-of-health Source: myjobmag

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