Operational Manager Nursing (Psychiatry) needed at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Grade 12. Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in terms of Government Notice 425, i.e. diploma degree in Nursing as a Professional Nurse, plus a post basic qualification with the duration of at least 1 year in PGD/Advance Psychiatric Nursing Science.
• Degree/Diploma in Nursing Management registered with South African Nursing Council.
• A minimum of 9 years appropriate | recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council, in General Nursing.
• At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate I recognizable experience after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in PGD/Advance Psychiatric Nursing Science. Knowledge of Mental Health Care Act, PFMA and other Public Sector Regulations and Legislative Framework.
• Strong leadership, good communications and sound interpersonal skills are necessary. Computer literate. Valid EB driver’s license. Service certificates compulsory. South African Nursing Council annual practicing certificate.

Duties :

• Coordination of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care provided within set standards and a professional legal framework. Manage effectively the utilization and supervision of Human, Financial and service resources.
• Coordination of the provision of effective training and research. Provision of effective support to Nursing Services. Maintain Professional growth ethical standards and development of self and subordinates.