About the Role
The Department of Health is excited to announce a vacancy for the position of Assistant Nursing Manager at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital, located in the vibrant city of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is crucial in providing leadership and strategic direction within the Operating Theatre Nursing Component, ensuring that effective, efficient, and quality patient care is delivered consistently. By overseeing the theatre services and coordinating nursing care, you will play a vital part in enhancing community health and well-being.
Working at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital means contributing to a health system that prioritises patient-centred care and compliance with the highest professional standards. Your efforts will directly impact the lives of many individuals and families, making this position not only a job but a meaningful service to the public.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to improving the health outcomes of South Africans through comprehensive healthcare services. It is responsible for ensuring that all citizens have access to essential health services, which includes managing hospitals, clinics, and community health initiatives. Joining this department means being part of a mission that values health equity and strives to enhance the quality of life for all citizens.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage the nursing staff in the Operating Theatre, ensuring effective supervision and delegation of tasks.
- Plan and coordinate theatre services, including patient flow, staff allocation, and equipment management.
- Implement and monitor compliance with infection prevention and control standards and clinical governance protocols.
- Oversee the management of resources, ensuring optimal utilisation of human, financial, and material assets.
- Facilitate continuous professional development and manage staff performance, discipline, and grievances.
- Participate in quality assurance initiatives, clinical audits, and risk management to enhance service delivery.
- Promote teamwork and effective communication within the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centred care.
- Contribute to strategic planning and budget management in alignment with departmental goals and priorities.
What You’ll Need
- Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery) allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- A post-basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science accredited with SANC.
- Current registration with the SANC and certificates of registration in General Nursing and Midwifery.
- A minimum of 10 years of nursing experience post-registration, with at least 6 years in Operating Theatre services.
- Proven management experience of at least 3 years in a relevant role.
- In-depth knowledge of nursing practices, legal frameworks, and quality assurance standards.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, along with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications is advantageous.
How to Apply
To be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager OR Hand deliver to A- Block 1st Floor white applications box. Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital Private Bag X07, Mobeni, 4060. Attention: Mr. M.F Mlambo. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications may alternatively be emailed to: [email protected] quoting reference number only in the subject line. Emailed applications should please be sent as one attachment.
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Requirements
Minimum Appointment and Experience requirements: Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
Diploma/ Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery) that allows registration with the ‘South African Nursing Council’ (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
A post-basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with SANC.
Certificates of Registration with the SANC (General Nursing and Midwifery).
Current registration with the SANC (2026).
Diploma / Degree in Nursing Administration will be an added advantage.
Computer Literacy will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
At least 6 years of the above experience must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Operating Theatre services after obtaining the relevant post-basic qualification.
At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be at a management level.
Knowledge, Skills Training and Competencies Required: In-depth knowledge of nursing care processes, nursing statutes and relevant legal frameworks, including the Nursing Act, National Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patients' Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Grievance Procedures.
Sound knowledge of perioperative nursing care, Operating Theatre policies, infection prevention and control, clinical governance, quality assurance and patient safety standards.
Knowledge of surgical safety, aseptic techniques, sterilisation and prevention of surgical site infections.
Leadership, organisational, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal, communication, negotiation, conflict management and counselling skills.
Financial, human resource and material resource management skills.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to coordinate, supervise and monitor nursing services within the Operating Theatre.
Ability to effectively manage theatre utilisation, staff allocation, surgical lists, equipment, instruments and consumables.
Job Duties
Provide leadership and strategic direction in the Operating Theatre Nursing Component and ensure effective, efficient and quality patient care.Plan, coordinate, delegate, supervise and monitor the provision of safe perioperative nursing care in accordance with professional and legal standards.
Ensure compliance with OHSC, Ideal Hospital Realisation and Maintenance 179 Framework (IHRM), infection prevention and control, clinical governance and patient safety standards.
Manage the effective utilisation of human, financial and non-financial resources within the Operating Theatre.
Coordinate theatre services, including theatre lists, staff allocation, patient flow, equipment, instruments, medicines and consumables.
Ensure effective infection prevention and control, including aseptic technique, sterilisation and prevention of surgical site infections.
Manage staff performance, development, discipline, grievances and continuous professional development.
Participate in quality assurance, clinical audits, risk management and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
Monitor and evaluate patient care and theatre service delivery and ensure compliance with relevant targets and standards.
Promote teamwork, effective communication, patient-centred care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Contribute to strategic planning, budget management, audit preparedness and implementation of hospital and Department of Health priorities.
