Operational Manager Specialty: PNB3 (Orthopaedics) Job at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse plus a post-basic qualification in Surgical Nursing Science, Orthopaedic Nursing with duration of one year accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R 212.
• A minimum of 9 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Atleast 5 years of the period mentioned above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience after obtaining a 1-year post-basic qualification in Surgical Nursing Science, Orthopaedic Nursing.
• A Diploma/ Degree in Nursing Administration or Health Services Management and computer literacy will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Overall supervision and control of quality patient care in the unit. Ensure the formulation and availability of clinical patient care protocols and policies in her department. Efficient implementation and evaluation of patient care programmes in the unit according to department’s strategic goals. Ensure adequate and appropriate staffing according to patient’s needs.
• Effective monitoring and management of absenteeism. Accountable for overall and effective management of nursing duties. Establish efficient communication with the multidisciplinary team.
• Responsible for the implementation of disciplinary measures. Secure and allocate resources and budget to achieve workplace objectives. Proactively identify performance requirements to improve teamwork. Ensure performance, evaluation, management and development of staff. Ensuring the adherence to National Core Standards.

Closing Date : 26-01-2026