Operational Manager: Labour Ward

• Reference Number : refs/020539
• Directorate : Nursing
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R656 964.00 – R748 683.00 per annum
• Enquiries : Ms. V. Ramalapa, 011 923 2093

Requirements :

• Grade 12, Basic R425 qualification (Degree/Diploma in nursing) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse.
• Registration with SANC and the proof of current registration.
• The post basic nursing qualification of the duration of 1 year, accredited with SANC in Advanced Midwifery.
• Have a minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 5 years of the above period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in Advanced Midwifery.
• Knowledge of Clinical work in Labour ward. Knowledge of all legislation relevant to Health Care Services.

Duties :

• Relieves the Assistant Manager in her absence.
• Ensure clinical practice by the Clinical team in accordance with the scope of practice and Nursing Standards.
• Teach Delegate, monitor and evaluate performance/appraise personnel.
• Compile reports, Analyses data, identify gaps and take remedial steps.
• Ensure proper record keeping.
• Manage and monitor productivity and performance of employees’ development.
• Manage licensing of staff with all the relevant professional bodies.
• Promote Quality Nursing Care as directed by the ideal core standards.
• Manage Labour Relation issues.
• Ensure implementation of Government polices including Batho Pele and Patient’s Rights.
• Liaise with all relevant stakeholders to improve service delivery.
• Ensure management of multidisciplinary teams within the facility.
• Ensure effective and efficient coordination and integration of Quality Health Care.
• Work as part of multi-disciplinary team on the supervisory level, to ensure good nursing care by the Nursing team.
• Work effectively and amicably at the supervisory level, with the person 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, assist in hospital calls after hours and night.

Notes :

• Applications can be hand delivered to Human Resource Office, Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital Applications may also be uploaded online at www.gautengonline.gov.za or http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form. The application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed (please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled, signed and completed in accordance with DPSA Circular 19 of 2022. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a updated detailed Curriculum Vitae. The information on the new Z83 must correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) –Verification (Reference checks- Provide at least 3 of which one must be immediate supervisor, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidates may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. TPTH reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital

Please Notes :

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