Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1: General Nursing needed at South African Department of Correctional Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• Diploma/degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Seven (7) years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC.
• Current registration with the (SANC). Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. 

DUTIES :

• Ensure the formulation of accurate nursing and health care diagnosis to clarify client’s needs including learning, information and counseling. Screen and diagnose complex ailments and health problems and diseases in accordance with prescribed norms and standards.
• Audit records by analyzing data, identification of health indicators and risk factors as well as co-ordinate the conducting of client satisfaction surveys. Collaborate with other members of the health care teams to identify actual and potential areas for nursing and health research in order to improve or maintain quality care.
• Empower individuals, groups and communities in adopting healthy lifestyles and self-care. Conduct nursing staff meetings to disseminate information such as new developments on nursing policies, circulars etc. Apply the principles of General Nursing in service rendering for the maintenance of professional excellence.
• Collaborate with members of the health and social care teams and participate in decision-making pertaining to health care delivery. Consult within the multi-disciplinary health teams, organizations and special interest groups when dealing with community health issues and needs.
• Facilitate the setting, review and update of offender care standards, policies and procedures. Ensure the awareness, compliance and adherence to the relevant acts/prescripts applicable within the nursing environment.
• Implement nursing care management activities according to the Standards of Practice and Scope of Practice and act upon the breaching of laws relating to nursing practice and professional code of conduct and practice standards. Management of human resources, finances and asset. Management of performance information.