About the Role
The Nursing Manager position at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH) plays a vital role in the health and well-being of the community in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a Level 3 hospital, focusing on delivering quality patient care. In this position, you will provide guidance and leadership to the nursing division, ensuring that the strategic goals and objectives are met while fostering an environment of professionalism and compassion.
Your contributions will directly impact the lives of patients and their families by advancing nursing standards and practices. This role is essential not only for maintaining high-quality care but also for advocating for the needs of patients within the public service framework. By joining IALCH, you become part of a team committed to making a difference in the healthcare landscape of South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Health is at the forefront of ensuring that all South Africans have access to comprehensive and effective healthcare services. Its mission is to promote health and well-being while minimizing health risks across communities. Working within this department means being part of a larger vision to enhance public health, improve healthcare systems, and respond to the diverse needs of the population.
The commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in patient care is what makes the Department of Health an inspiring place to work. Employees are encouraged to bring their skills and experience to the table, contributing to the overall mission of enhancing health outcomes for all citizens.
What You’ll Do
- Provide leadership and management support for nursing care programs.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards related to nursing care.
- Represent the Nursing Department in the Senior Management Team.
- Foster teamwork and collaboration among interdisciplinary teams.
- Ensure effective use of human and material resources for patient care.
- Supervise and ensure compliance with nursing policies and clinical protocols.
- Address disciplinary and grievance matters as they arise.
- Evaluate and monitor adherence to national healthcare standards.
What You’ll Need
- A Basic R425 qualification Degree/Diploma in General Nursing.
- Current registration with SANC as a General Nurse.
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in nursing after registration, with at least 5 years in a management role.
- Additional qualifications in Midwifery, Nursing Administration, or Education are a plus.
- Strong communication skills to engage with patients and team members.
- A solid understanding of nursing legislation and ethical practices.
- Leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Basic computer literacy to support service delivery.
How to Apply
All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH or to [email protected].
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Requirements
Basic R425 qualification Degree/Diploma in General Nursing.Current registration with SANC as General Nurse.
A minimum of 10-years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
At least 5 -years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience at management level.
Additional Qualification: Diploma in Midwifery and Diploma/Degree in Nursing Administration and Education Any Speciality in Nursing Experience of Managing Complex Nursing Environment Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of relevant legislative framework governing the public service.
Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.
Possess 143 communication skills for dealing with patients, and other members of the multi- disciplinary team including the writing of reports.
Good human relations displaying a concern for patients, promoting and advocating patients’ needs and expectations (Batho Pele).
High concern for excellence, tenacity and resilience.
Leadership and management skills.
Problem analysis and decision- making skills.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and Financial policies and practices.
Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.
Ability to plan and organise own work, time and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care in the units.
Be able to work under pressure.
Job Duties
Provide guidance and leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives of the nursing division.Provide professional, technical and management support for the provision of quality patient care through proper management of nursing care programs.
Advocate and ensure the promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism.
Develop and monitor the implementation of policies, programmes, regulations, practices, procedures and standards pertaining to nursing care.
Represent Nursing Department in the Senior Management Team.
Establish, maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi- disciplinary teamwork that promotes efficient and effective patient care across all domains.
Ensure effective management, supervision and utilization of human and material resources.
Ensure adherence to prescribed nursing policies and procedures.
Supervise and ensure the provision of an effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care.
Deal with disciplinary and grievance matters.
Evaluate and monitor compliance with clinical protocols, norms and standards of the hospital.
Participate in implementation and adherence to National Core Standards.
Work effectively and amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
