About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Operational Manager Nursing: Grade 1 (General Stream) to join the team at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in Mobeni, KwaZulu-Natal. This vital role is essential in ensuring that high-quality nursing care is delivered to patients in the Medical Outpatient Department (MOPD). By working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, you will be instrumental in promoting efficient and equitable healthcare services, thereby contributing to the wellbeing of the community.
In this position, your expertise will not only enhance patient care but also comply with the nursing standards and regulations set by the South African Nursing Council (SANC). Your commitment to ethical practice and professional development will help further reinforce the department’s mission to provide excellent healthcare services and improve health outcomes across the region.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to delivering accessible, equitable, and quality healthcare services to all South Africans. As a pivotal part of the government, it plays a critical role in public health management, policy implementation, and healthcare service delivery. Working within this department means you will contribute to a mission that prioritizes the health and well-being of communities, making a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective nursing care in the Medical Outpatient Department.
- Implement comprehensive clinical nursing practices aligned with national standards and legal frameworks.
- Supervise nursing staff and ensure adherence to professional and ethical standards.
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), and Health and Safety committees.
- Maintain effective communication with patients, supervisors, and team members, addressing their needs and expectations.
- Organize and plan nursing care to ensure optimal service delivery.
- Perform delegated duties from the supervisor and assist in managing the nursing unit as required.
What You’ll Need
- A Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery) registered with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- Current registration with the SANC valid until 2026.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant nursing experience after registration.
- Demonstrated understanding of nursing legislation and ethical practice.
- Strong communication skills to interact with patients and team members effectively.
- Good human relations and a commitment to patient advocacy and proper treatment.
- Basic computer literacy to support nursing operations and enhance service delivery.
How to Apply
Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager OR Hand deliver to A-Block 1st Floor white applications box.
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.
Certificates of Registration with the SANC (General Nursing and Midwifery) Current registration with the SANC (2026) A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Computer literacy 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.
Possess communication skills for dealing with patients, supervisors and other members of the multidisciplinary team including the writing of reports when required.
Good human relations displaying a concern for patients, promoting and Advocating proper treatment and care including a willingness and awareness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele) 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 unit.
Job Duties
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care that is cost effective, equitable and efficient in Medical Outpatient Department (MOPD) services.Perform a quality comprehensive clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined legislative framework and national Core Standards and Office of Health Standard Compliance.
Perform duties within the ambits of legal framework as required.
Ensure compliance to professional and ethical practice.
Work effectively and amicably at a supervisory level with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
Perform duties as delegated by the supervisor and relief duties of the assistant nurse manager’s office as required.
Ensures implementation of programs relevant to the area of speciality.
Serves in quality improvement, IPC and Health and Safety committees NB: Must be prepared to work shift as per allocation; includes night shift, weekends and Public Holidays.
