Operational Manager (PN-A5): General (Readvertisement) at Mpumalanga Department of Health

Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in Terms of Government Notice 425, (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing (2025). A Diploma / Degree in Nursing Administration and Management will be an added advantage.

Duties

• The candidate will be responsible for Planning, Organizing, Managing, and coordinating as well as maintaining optimal Nursing Services as an Operational Manager in General Ward. Develop / establish and maintain constructive working relationships with Nursing and stakeholders (i.e. inter- Professional, inter–sectoral and multi – disciplinary team workers).
• Participate in the analysis, formulation, and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, Standards, and procedures. Effectively manage the utilization of Human, Financial and Physical resources.
• Maintain professional Growth / Ethical standards and self-development. Deliver a supportive service to the Nursing Service and the institution by taking overall supervision after hours and on weekends. Ensure implementation of Norms and Standards and Ideal Hospital Framework and develop Quality Improvement Plans.
• Manage Performance and Development of staff as well as participating in the Managers scheduled meetings. Exercise control of discipline, grievance and other labour related issues in terms of laid down policies or procedures. Manage data in the unit and ensure submission to facility information office. Identity develops and control Risk Management Systems within the unit.
• Provide safe therapeutic environment as laid by Nursing Acts, Occupational Health and safety Acts and all the applicable prescripts. Implementation and management of Infection Prevention and Control protocols. Uphold the Batho Pele and Patients Right Principles.