About the Role
The Port Shepstone Regional Hospital is seeking a dedicated and skilled Operational Manager for Night Duty. This crucial role is based in Port Shepstone, a vibrant town in KwaZulu-Natal, where you will lead the obstetrics unit in ensuring the highest standards of care for mothers and newborns. As an Operational Manager, you will play a pivotal role in diagnosing and managing obstetric emergencies, identifying high-risk clients, and developing essential policies that underpin patient care in the community. Your leadership will directly impact the quality of health services provided, making a significant difference in the lives of families in the region.
This position not only entails clinical management but also involves strategic planning and implementation of educational programs aimed at enhancing the competencies of nursing staff. By fostering a collaborative environment, you will be at the forefront of promoting ethical practices and holistic nursing care, thereby upholding the values of public service and community health. Your work will echo the principles of Batho Pele, ensuring that every patient interaction is grounded in respect and dignity.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare services to all South Africans. It aims to improve the health status of the population through a sustainable healthcare system. By working within this department, you will contribute to a mission that prioritizes community well-being, preventive health measures, and quality care delivery. Every role within the department is integral to achieving these goals, reinforcing the essential nature of public health professionals in South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Manage obstetric emergencies in the absence of a doctor, ensuring timely and effective patient care.
- Identify high-risk clients during ante-partum and post-partum periods, implementing appropriate management or referrals.
- Develop and review the vision, mission, and objectives for the obstetric unit, aligning them with hospital policies.
- Conduct Perinatal Mortality reviews and meetings to enhance clinical practices.
- Advocate for clients using Batho Pele principles while leading the obstetrics programs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient service delivery and patient safety.
- Monitor and maintain stock and supplies, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
- Implement in-service education and quality improvement programs for obstetrics staff.
- Prepare reports and participate in research activities to promote evidence-based nursing practice.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent qualification.
- Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science and Midwifery Nursing Science.
- Diploma or Degree in Health Service Management.
- Current registration with SANC as a General Nurse and Midwife/Accoucher.
- Minimum of 7 years clinical experience in a hospital setting.
- Strong leadership, management, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of relevant health care acts, policies, and procedures.
- Basic financial management skills and experience in clinical governance.
How to Apply
Applications should be posted or hand-delivered to the Human Resource Manager at Port Shepstone Hospital, Private Bag X5706, Port Shepstone, 4240.
Requirements
Grade 12 / Matric or Equivalent.Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Science.
Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science.
Diploma / Degree in Health Service Management.
Certificate in computer Course.
Current registration with SANC as General Nurse, Midwife / Accoucher and Health Service Manager.
A minimum of 7 years clinical experience in nursing after and Midwife in a hospital environment as General Nurse in a hospital environment.
Current SANC receipt for 2026.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Leadership, management, planning, organizing and co-ordination skills.
Knowledge of relevant Acts, prescripts, policies and procedures governing health care service delivery.
Clinical competencies and policy formulation.
Sound knowledge of nursing care delivery approaches and scope of practice in the areas under their control.
Sound knowledge of priority programs, clinical guidelines, protocols, policies and procedures.
Good communication, interpersonal, negotiation, decision-making, problem-solving, conflict management, counselling, teaching, mentorship and supervisory skills.
Basic financial management skills.
Knowledge of Code of Conduct, Labour Relations and related policies.
Job Duties
Diagnose and manage obstetric emergencies in the absence of a doctor (i.e.
) Eclampsia APH etc.
Identify high risk clients during ante-partum and post- partum periods, manage them or refer them accordingly to hospital policy.
Develop vision and mission and objectives for obstetric unit.
Develop, implement and review obstetric policies / SOP.
Conduct Perinatal Mortality reviews or meetings.
Know SANC rules and regulations pertaining to obstetrics.
Develop and implement in-service education and quality improvement programs for the obstetrics department.
Act as an advocate for clients utilizing Batho Pele principles.
Form part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Participate and lead in all obstetrics programs, i.
e.
PPIP, PMTCT, BBI, MBFI, and RHC – reproductive health.
Identify training needs for the staff.
Practice participative management by assisting with relief duties of the supervisor.
Maintain and monitor stock and supplies.
Attend meetings held in the institution / outside.
Provide leadership and ensure the provision of optimal, holistic specialized O&G nursing units within set standards and professional / legal framework.
Plan, organise, coordinate, monitor nursing activities and disaster management in the domain to ensure quality patient care.
Monitor and promote Infection Prevention and Control Practices, patient safety and 169 quality improvement initiatives.
Ensure effective management and utilization of human, financial, and material resources.
Monitor financial resources with emphases on cost containment and keeping of all records within financial policies regarding procurement and the policy regarding revenue generation.
Supervise and support nursing personnel, ensure adherence to protocols, policies and standard of care.
Ensure that the unit complies with OHSC and IHRM Standards.
Monitor implementation of clinical governance programmes and quality assurance standards.
Evaluate staff on work performance, and implement employer assistance plan.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient, cost-effective and equitable service delivery.
Coordinate and facilitate orientation, in-service training mentoring and continuous professional development of staff.
Compile and submit reports, statistics and other information required.
Participate in research activities and promote evidence-based nursing practice.
Maintain professional growth, ethical standards and self-development.
Champion and monitor the implementation of CPD program as per SANC CPD Framework.
