KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALITY)
INSTITUTION REFERENCE NO COMPONENT NO OF POSTS
PRINCE MSHIYENI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PMMH 02/2024 THEATRE 1
SALARY SCALE: R 627 474.00 – R703 752.00 p.a.
OTHER BENEFITS: Home Owner Allowance (conditions apply), 13th Cheque (conditions apply), Medical Aid
(Optional) and in- hospital Area Allowance (8% of basic salary)
MINIMUM APPOINTMENT AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE.1
• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Degree/Diploma) in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with
the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a “Professional Nurse” with Midwifery.
• A post basic nursing qualification in ‘Operating Theatre Nursing Science’ with duration of at least 1 year
accredited with SANC.
• Certificates of registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse and other relevant post basic qualification.
• Current registration with SANC (2024).
• Experience: A minimum of nine (9) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a
Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
At least five (5) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience after obtaining
the one 1 year post basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science
RECOMMENDATION
• Computer literacy.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Knowledge of nursing statutes and other relevant legislative frameworks
• Knowledge of Health Care Service delivery
• Knowledge of disciplinary processes
• Knowledge of basic / standard management principle of approach
• The ability to function well with a team
• Sound communication, interpersonal, counseling and time management skills
• Understanding of Human Resource needs and developments as well as Financial policies and practices
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills in dealing with conflict management
• Knowledge and implementation of Batho Pele principles
• Supervisory and analytical thinking skills
• Ability to plan, organize own work, time and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care
• Ability to formulate departmental service standards
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Manage and co-ordinate the implementation of holistic, comprehensive, specialized nursing care in
Theatre, in conjunction with team members within professional and legal framework.
• Provide efficient and effective management and leadership in the unit.
• Ensure effective, efficient management of resources including staff, budgetary planning and procurement
Process.
• Supervise and monitor clinical competencies of staff ensuring that principles of nursing care are implemented.
• Ensure that disciplinary measures are implemented in accordance with Labour Relations Act.
• Ensure implementation of OHSC requirement.
• Promote a harmonious conducive working environment to enhance quality patient care.
• Facilitate and participate in development training and mentorship of staff and students.
• Develop, monitor and evaluate staff performance through EPMDS.
• Establish and maintain constructive working relationship with Nursing and other stakeholders.
• Formulate ward policies, guidelines, SOP’s and protocols.
• Develop and implement strategies for Infection Prevention and Control in the unit.
• Conduct clinical audits and verify statistics.
• Strengthen ethics and professionalism in the unit.
• Monitor and control the quality of patient care.
NB: Must be prepared to work shift as per allocation; includes night shift, weekends and Public Holidays.
CLOSING DATE: 05 April 2024
ENQUIRIES: MRS R.M ABBOO
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KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
Operational Manager Nursing (Speciality)
SALARY SCALE: R 627 474.00 – R703 752.00 p.a.
Umlazi
5 April 2024