Operational Manager Speciality Pn-B3; Child​/Neonatal Nursing Science

OPERATIONAL MANAGER SPECIALITY PN-B3 (CHILD / NEONATAL NURSING SCIENCE)

• Reference Number : refs/056436
• Directorate :
  Nursing
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package :
  Grade 1: R  per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse plus a post basic Nursing qualification with duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in Child/Neonatal Nursing Science Speciality. Proof of current registration with SANC as Professional Nurse. A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable 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/recognizable experience in Child or Neonatal Nursing, after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in that specialty. Computer literacy.

Duties :

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how these impact on service delivery. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
  
  Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and subordinates, including more complex report writing when required. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Work effectively and amicably at a supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial, or religious differences.
  
  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. Able to develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations in order to enhance service delivery.
  
  Proactively identify continuing professional development (CPD) Opportunities. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Implement nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Compile and analyze reports to improve quality of patient care. Manage resources effectively and efficiently in the unit. Must be prepared to work shifts including night shifts when need arise and relieve the supervisor when required.
  
  Ability to function as part of a team and display good professional image.

It is Department's intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer :
Department of Health

Location :
Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 11-09-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse plus a post basic Nursing qualification with duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in Child/Neonatal Nursing Science Speciality?

Do you have proof of current registration with SANC as Professional Nurse?

Do you have a minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable 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/recognizable experience in Child or Neonatal Nursing, after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in that specialty?