Operational Manager Nursing (Specialty: Psychiatry)
Healthcare, Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing 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 after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above. Or a post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing.
- Ability to function independently in a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to direct the team to ensure quality nursing care. Ability to manage own work and that of the units reporting to the post with good auditing skills. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of nursing and public service legislation and human resource and financial policies. Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
- Willingness to work rotational shifts, including day and night duty, as well as weekends and public holidays, in accordance with operational requirements.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and ensure the provision of effective and efficient patient care through the identification of nursing. care needs, the planning & implementation of nursing care and the guidance of nursing & other personnel Bed Management. Manage human resources efficiently and effectively. Manage material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Maintain & promote professional growth/ethical standards and development of self & others.
