Operational Manager- Speciality Nurses -Critical Care Nursing Science Grade-; Pnb-Post

OPERATIONAL MANAGER- SPECIALITY NURSES - CRITICAL CARE NURSING SCIENCE GRADE-1 (PNB-3)
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POST

• Reference Number : REFS/035491
• Directorate :
  Nursing
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package :
  Package : R per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• • Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma /Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 9 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Post basic nursing qualification in Critical Care Nursing Science. with a duration of at least one year accredited with the SANC.
  
  At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience in Intensive Care Unit, after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification. Current proof of registration with SANC as a Professional Nursing. Diploma/Degree in Nursing Administration / Health Service Management and Computer literacy are required

Duties :

• • Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how it impacts on service delivery. Provide effective management and professional leadership in the specialized units of Intensive Care Unit .Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team(unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing care as directed by the health facility.
  
  Promote the quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice. Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues including more complex report writing.
  
  Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Must be prepared to do hospital supervision after hours, work night shifts and relieve Area manager when need arises. Have knowledge of Ideal Hospital Realisation Framework. Supplementation of Supervisory role in Nursing Management.

Notes :

• Kindly note that:
  No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
  
  No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet a.gov.za/documents.
  
  The Z83 form must be fully completed and singed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR Unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).
  
  Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
  
  The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as require by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. There will be practical exercises/tests for positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s).

Employer :
Department of Health

Closing Date : 06-03-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have basic R425 e.g diploma/ degree in nursing or equivalent?

Are you currently registered with SANC?

Do you have matric or equvivalent

Do you have basic communication and writing skills?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.