OPERATIONAL MANAGER PRIMARY HEALTH CARE (OUT PATIENT DEPARTMENT) (PNB-3) - GRADE 1
- Reference Number: refs/021492
- Directorate: NURSING
- Number of Posts: 1
- Package: R656,964.00
Requirements:
- Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- Post basic nursing qualification in Primary Health Care (Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care) with a duration of at least one year accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice no R212.
- A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as 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 specialty (in Primary Health Care) after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification.
- Current proof of registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing Administration/Management will be an added advantage, knowledge of computer literacy.
- Must be prepared to do hospital supervision after hours, work night shifts, and relieve Area Manager when needed.
- Service records must be included.
Duties:
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how it impacts on service delivery.
- Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the health facility.
- Demonstrate basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
- Promote the quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice.
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team.
- Able to manage own work, time, and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit.
- Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating, and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele.
- Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals, and junior colleagues including more complex report writing.
- Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.
- Have knowledge of Ideal Hospital Realisation Framework.
- Ability to function as part of the team and display a good professional image.
Notes:
- Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: . No hand-delivered, faxed, or email applications will be accepted.
- For assistance with online applications, please email your query to
- Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at . Plus, a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified.
- Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications.
- (Shortlisted Candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).
Employer: Department of Health
Closing Date: 16-09-2024
Criteria Questions:
Do you have Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse?
Do you have post basic nursing qualification in Primary Health Care (Nursing Science, Health assessment, treatment and care)?
Please Note:
- Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.
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