OPERATIONAL MANAGER PNA5

Requirements

Senior Certificate, Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse in General Nursing. OR - A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Current registration with SANC (2026/2027). Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge, Skills training and competencies required: thorough knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks, such as: - Nursing Act, Health Act, Patient Right Charter, Batho Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Disciplinary Code and Procedures in the Public Service. Ability to interact with diverse stakeholders and health care users and givers. Good communication, report writing, facilitation, coordination, liaison, Information, planning and organizing and computer literacy skills.

Duties

Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises and how this impact on service delivery. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) 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 demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team at unit level to ensure good rising 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 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. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.

Where to send your application

Free State Provincial Department of Health utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. T Tsoho Tel No: (057) 916 8285

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