About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Operational Manager Nursing: Grade 1 to join the team at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in Mobeni, KwaZulu-Natal. This vital role will involve working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure that patients receive effective, cost-efficient, and equitable nursing care within the Surgical Services department. The importance of this position cannot be overstated; it plays a critical part in enhancing the quality of surgical care, significantly impacting the lives of patients and the broader community.
As an Operational Manager, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients, ensuring adherence to national standards and compliance with the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC). Your leadership will be essential in coordinating nursing staff, supervising service delivery, and implementing best practices that safeguard the well-being and safety of patients. This role is not just about management; it’s about making a real difference in the health outcomes of the community you serve.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to all South Africans. With a mission to promote and protect the health of individuals and communities, the department plays a vital role in managing healthcare resources and ensuring compliance with health standards. Working here means contributing to a cause greater than oneself, helping to shape the health landscape in South Africa for the better.
What You’ll Do
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide quality nursing care to surgical patients.
- Ensure compliance with nursing standards, infection control measures, and patient safety protocols.
- Coordinate and supervise nursing staff and support personnel for effective service delivery.
- Monitor and manage pre-operative and post-operative care for patients.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and health and safety committees.
- Manage resources effectively, including human, financial, and material assets within the unit.
- Facilitate effective communication and teamwork to enhance patient-centered surgical care.
- Perform delegated duties and provide relief support in the Assistant Nursing Manager’s office when necessary.
What You’ll Need
- A Diploma or Degree in General Nursing allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- Current SANC registration, valid until 2026, along with certificates of registration.
- A minimum of 7 years of appropriate nursing experience post-registration, with experience in Surgical Services as an advantage.
- Knowledge of nursing legislation, clinical guidelines, and ethical practices in nursing.
- Strong communication skills for interaction with patients and the healthcare team.
- Basic understanding of human resource and financial policies, with computer literacy being an added advantage.
- Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise nursing care delivery.
How to Apply
To be forwarded to the application instructions below.
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Requirements
Diploma/ Degree in General Nursing that allows registration with the ‘South African Nursing Council’ (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.Certificates of Registration with the SANC (General Nursing) Current registration with the SANC (2026).
Diploma / Degree in Nursing Administration will be an added advantage.
Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
Experience: a minimum of 7 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Experience in Surgical Services will be an added advantage.
Knowledge, Skills Training And Competencies Required: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.
Sound knowledge of surgical nursing care, clinical guidelines, infection prevention and control, patient safety and quality assurance standards.
Possess effective communication skills for dealing with patients, supervisors and members of the multidisciplinary team, including report writing.
Good human relations, demonstrating concern for patients and promoting and advocating proper treatment and care in line with Batho Pele principles.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of Human Resource 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 183 personnel to ensure effective and quality nursing care.
Ability to supervise, coordinate and monitor the provision of nursing care to surgical patients.
Job Duties
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, cost-effective, equitable and efficient nursing care within Surgical Services.Provide quality comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients in accordance with the scope of practice, nursing standards, national core standards and Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) requirements.
Ensure effective pre-operative and post-operative nursing care and monitor patients for complications and appropriate management.
Ensure compliance with professional, legal and ethical nursing practices, infection prevention and control and patient safety standards.
Coordinate, supervise and monitor nursing staff and support personnel to ensure effective service delivery.
Ensure effective utilisation and management of human, financial and material resources within the unit.
Participate in quality improvement, IPC and Health and Safety committees and implement relevant programmes.
Participate in clinical audits, monitoring and evaluation and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
Perform duties as delegated by the supervisor and provide relief duties in the Assistant Nursing Manager's office when required.
Promote effective communication, teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration in the delivery of patient-centred surgical care.
