About the Role
The Department of Health is looking for a dedicated Assistant Manager Nursing (Night Duty) to join the team at Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital in KwaMashu. This pivotal role involves ensuring that all nursing staff are effectively supervised during the night shift, allowing for the delivery of exceptional patient care. The Assistant Manager will play a crucial part in implementing healthcare policies and procedures that directly impact the quality of services provided to the community. By contributing to the hospital’s mission, you will help uphold the standards of care and support the wellbeing of patients and staff alike.
In this role, you will not only oversee staff performance but also foster a safe and supportive environment where patient care can thrive. Your efforts will ensure adherence to healthcare priorities, enhancing the overall health system in KwaMashu and surrounding areas. With your commitment to service excellence, you will be essential in promoting the Batho Pele principles that guide public service in South Africa, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve.
About the Department
The Department of Health’s mission is to ensure the provision of accessible, equitable, and quality healthcare services to all South Africans. It strives to promote health, prevent illness, and provide comprehensive healthcare services. Working within this department means being part of a larger vision to improve healthcare delivery and strengthen community health systems. The impact of your work will resonate throughout the community, contributing to the overall wellness of society.
What You’ll Do
- Supervise nursing staff across all units during night shifts to ensure quality patient care.
- Implement healthcare delivery policies and clinical guidelines to achieve service excellence.
- Promote and enforce Batho Pele principles and professional clinical-ethical standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and monitor compliance with national health priorities.
- Ensure a safe working environment for both patients and staff during night duty.
- Facilitate staff development and performance monitoring to enhance nursing practices.
- Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and stakeholders, including report writing and presentations.
- Manage resources efficiently, overseeing staff, materials, finances, and other essential components.
- Address discipline, grievances, and labor relations according to established policies.
- Document patient safety incidents and complaints, proposing quality improvement plans.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12/Senior Certificate or equivalent.
- Degree/Diploma in General Nursing Science, Midwifery, and Psychiatry with valid SANC registration.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Professional Nurse registered with SANC.
- At least 3 years in a supervisory role within a nursing setting.
- Knowledge of nursing processes, public service legislation, and healthcare delivery.
- Familiarity with management principles, human resources, and financial management.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
- Competence in developing patient care-related policies and procedures.
How to Apply
Applications should be hand delivered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) KwaMashu or couriered to the same address.
Requirements
Grade 12/Senior Certificate or equivalent.Degree/Diploma in General Nursing Science, Midwifery and Psychiatry – Current South African Nursing Council receipt - licence to practice (2026/2027).
A minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- At least three (3) years of the period above must be a supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Knowledge and insight in Nursing processes, procedures and other relevant Public Service Acts, legislations - Knowledge of Health Care Service delivery.
Knowledge of basic/standard management principles of nursing approach.
Knowledge of Human Resources Management, Staff Training and Development and Financial Management.
Sound knowledge of disciplinary processes and grievance procedures.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal) and problem solving skills.
Ability to function well within a team.
Supervisory and analytical thinking skills.
Ability to formulate patient care related policies.
Job Duties
Ensure adequate coverage and supervision of staff in all units to allow provision of quality patient care in an efficient and cost effective manner.Facilitate and strengthen implementation of health care services delivery policies, procedures, clinical guidelines, and protocols, plans, and strategies aimed achieving service excellence.
Promote implementation of Batho Pele principles, rights charter and acceptance professional/clinical-ethical standards within the applicable legal framework.
Participate and ensure implementation of norms and standards, National Health Priorities & quality improvement initiatives including national priority program plans.
Ensure a safe environment for both patients and staff at night.
Ensure the effective staff development takes place and monitor performance thereof.
Demonstrate effective communication with staff, patients, colleagues, clinicians and other stakeholders including report writing and presentation.
Ensure effective& efficient management and utilization of resources including staff, material, financial etc.
Exercise control of discipline, grievance and labour relations in terms of laid down policies and procedures.
Deal with labour relation issues in terms of legislative and procedural guides.
Prompt submission of patient safety incidents, complaints reports with quality improvement plans.
Ensure that quality is monitoring in various programs e.
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IPC, .
resuscitation, Health and safety.
ENQUIRES : Ms SC Nduli: Deputy Director: Nursing Management Tel No: (031) 530 1416
