Operational Manager Nursing (General) (Medical Pavilion)
Healthcare, Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- Principles of Management: Supervisory, leadership, problem solving, conflict resolution and interpersonal/communication skills.
- Ability to function independently as well as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision making and conflict resolution skills Knowledge of Nursing legislation related legal and ethical nursing practices and framework.
- Human Resources, Labour relations legislation and Financial Management, including computer literacy (i.e.
- Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).Able to cope well under pressure
- Perform after-hour, weekend and public holiday duties for the department and the hospital. Night duty hospital allocation as required.
- A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Motivate, encourage and lead all nursing teams positively.
- Effectively manage financial, and human resources in all aspects of the job description.
- Responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of quality nursing care within the relevant department; participation and implementation of audits and planned improvement initiatives.
- Participate in formulation, monitoring and implementation of policies, guidelines, standards, procedures and regulations pertaining to nursing care within the relevant Department.
- Provide effective support and management of human, material and financial resources, as well as Functional Business FBU management principles.
- Manage staff performance, training and personal development of self and subordinates including management of underperformance and grievances.
