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Operational Manager Nursing (Specialty: Paediatric Emergency)Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Closes Friday 20 November 2026 at 17:00
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Operational Manager for nursing in Paediatric Emergency at Tygerberg Hospital. Suits a registered Professional Nurse with a child critical care qualification and at least 9 years of nursing experience
- Plan, manage and co-ordinate a specialised nursing service in the paediatric emergency area.
- Manage human and financial resources to keep the area running well.
- Start and take part in training, development and research in the nursing department.
- Must be a registered Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- Must have a diploma or degree in nursing and a post-basic or post-graduate qualification in Critical Care Nursing (Child), plus at least 9 years of nursing experience after registration, with at least 5 of those years after the specialty qualification.
- Based at Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley, Western Cape. Must be willing to help with shifts, after-hours cover, weekends, public holidays and overtime.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science:
- Critical Care Nursing:
- Child Nursing (R212).
- OR A 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A Post Graduate Diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Critical Care Nursing (Child).
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
- Experience:
- A minimum of 9 years appropriate / recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
- Inherent requirement of the job:
- Ability and willingness to assist with shifts and after-hours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Basic computer literacy.
- Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure.
- Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing speciality within the public sector.
- Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Duties
- The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal, specialized Nursing service as an Operational Manager.
- Participative management and utilization of Human and Financial Resources to ensure optimal operational function in the area.
- Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department.
- Deliver a support service to the nursing service and the institution.
- To maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and self-development.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical / competency assessment.
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 189 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/207: OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY: PAEDIATRIC EMERGENCY) SALARY: R720 819 per annum CENTRE: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Child Nursing (R212). OR A 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A Post Graduate Diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Critical Care Nursing (Child). Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate / recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirement of the job: Ability and willingness to assist with shifts and after-hours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution skills. Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure. Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing speciality within the public sector. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. DUTIES: The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal, specialized Nursing service as an Operational Manager. Participative management and utilization of Human and Financial Resources to ensure optimal operational function in the area. Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department. Deliver a support service to the nursing service and the institution. To maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and self-development. ENQUIRIES: Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical / competency assessment.