Operational Manager Nursing (Speciality Psychiatry)72-hour Assessment and Observation unit
Healthcare, Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683, R880 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. - A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science (R212).
- Or - A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. - A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing.
- Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation within the public sector, exposure to ward operational management, ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring of standards.
- Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision making, and conflict resolution and labour relations skills.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure.
- Valid Driver’s Licence. Will be required to work shifts (day and night), public holidays, after-hours and weekends. Relief the Assistant Manager: Nursing as needed.
- A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific speciality (Psychiatry) after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or a post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and supervise the provision of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care provided within set standards and a professional/legal framework. Manage effectively the utilisation and supervision of resources. Coordination of the provision of effective training and research. Provision of Effective Support to Nursing Services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
