Operational Manager Nursing (Speciality Area: Neonatology)
Healthcare, Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- Ability and willingness to assist with shifts and after-hours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises.
- 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/recognizable experience after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy related to the nursing specialty.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to function under pressure.
- To maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and self-development.
- Display core values of the Department of Health and Wellness (WCG) on the execution of duties while practicing within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service.
Responsibilities
- The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal quality Nursing Service as an Operational Manager.
- Participative management and utilization of Human Resources to fulfil operational and developmental functions in the area.
- Manage and monitor the Financial Resources of the clinical area.
- Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department.
- Deliver a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution.
