Operational Manager Nursing Job at Department of Health in George

Job Title: Operational Manager Nursing (Speciality Area: Obstetrics)
Reference Number     BUl G3/2014 Post: 33
Component     Department of Health Job
Core title: Nursing and Support Personnel
Institution: Oudtshoorn Hospital (Eden District)

Service benefits:

    13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance.

Requirements:
Minimum educational qualifications:

    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.
    Post-basic qualification with a duration of at least one year, accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science.

Registration with a professional council:

    Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.

Experience:

    A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience 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 specialty after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science.

Inherent requirement of the job:

    Will be required to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

    Basic computer literacy.
    Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing speciality within the public sector.
    Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards.
    Effective communication, interpretation, leadership, decision making and conflict resolution skills.
    Good organisational skills.
    Ability to effectively communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):

    Manage, plan, co-ordinate and maintain an optimal, specialised nursing service in an Obstetrics setting.
    Effective management and utilisation of human and financial resources to ensure optimal operational functions.
    Initiate and participate in training and research.
    Provide support services to the nursing services.
    Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.

Deadline Date: 07.02.2014
How to Apply:

Instruction to Applicants:

Z.83 forms (obtainable from any Government department ) must:

    Be completed in full, clearly reflect the name of the position, name and date of the publication (candidates may use this as reference), be signed, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, the names of three referees, and certified copies of ID, driver's licence and qualification/s.
    A separate application form must be completed for each post.
    Applications without the afore-mentioned will not be considered.
    Applications must be forwarded to the address as indicated on the advertisement.
    No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted.
    CV's will not be returned.
    Excess personnel will receive preference.

Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response from the Department within three months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.

As directed by the Department of Public Service & 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, credit records and previous employment.

Circular H8/2004 dated 8 February 2004 contains complete details regarding the revised non-pensionable recruitment allowance (rural allowance) for certain categories of Health personnel.

Candidates must refer to this Bulletin and the date thereof. The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.

Please note that any job applications sent by fax or e-mail will not be accepted. All job applications, including Z83 forms, CVs and certified documents, must be posted or delivered by hand to the address listed in each advertisement.

N.B: Applications, which are received after the closing date, will not be considered.

Note: This post was also advertised in the Burger 18/1/2014, Oudtshoorn Courant/George Herald 24/1/2014
Salary     R 376 815 (PN-B3) per annum
Salary Level     OSD
Applications To    

The District Manager
Eden District Office
Private Bag X6592
George
6530
(For the attention: Ms S Pienaar)