Assistant Nursing Manager (SPECIALTY Stream)

Overview

Assistant Nursing Manager (SPECIALTY Stream) at Department of Health in Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital.

Requirements

• Minimum Appointment and Experience 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.
• A post-basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with SANC.
• Certificates of Registration with the SANC (General Nursing and Midwifery).
• Current registration with the SANC (2026).
• Diploma / Degree in Nursing Administration will be an added advantage.
• Computer Literacy will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 6 years of the above experience must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Operating Theatre services after obtaining the relevant post-basic qualification.
• At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be at a management level.
• Knowledge, Skills Training and Competencies Required: In-depth knowledge of nursing care processes, nursing statutes and relevant legal frameworks, including the Nursing Act, National Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patients' Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Grievance Procedures.
• Sound knowledge of perioperative nursing care, Operating Theatre policies, infection prevention and control, clinical governance, quality assurance and patient safety standards.
• Knowledge of surgical safety, aseptic techniques, sterilisation and prevention of surgical site infections.
• Leadership, organisational, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal, communication, negotiation, conflict management and counselling skills.
• Financial, human resource and material resource management skills.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to coordinate, supervise and monitor nursing services within the Operating Theatre.
• Ability to effectively manage theatre utilisation, staff allocation, surgical lists, equipment, instruments and consumables.

Duties

• Provide leadership and strategic direction in the Operating Theatre Nursing Component and ensure effective, efficient and quality patient care.
• Plan, coordinate, delegate, supervise and monitor the provision of safe perioperative nursing care in accordance with professional and legal standards.
• Ensure compliance with OHSC, Ideal Hospital Realisation and Maintenance Framework (IHRM), infection prevention and control, clinical governance and patient safety standards.
• Manage the effective utilisation of human, financial and non-financial resources within the Operating Theatre.
• Coordinate theatre services, including theatre lists, staff allocation, patient flow, equipment, instruments, medicines and consumables.
• Ensure effective infection prevention and control, including aseptic technique, sterilisation and prevention of surgical site infections.
• Manage staff performance, development, discipline, grievances and continuous professional development.
• Participate in quality assurance, clinical audits, risk management and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate patient care and theatre service delivery and ensure compliance with relevant targets and standards.
• Promote teamwork, effective communication, patient-centred care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Contribute to strategic planning, budget management, audit preparedness and implementation of hospital and Department of Health priorities.

How to apply

To be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager OR Hand deliver to A- Block 1st Floor white applications box. Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital Private Bag X07, Mobeni, 4060. Attention: Mr. M.F Mlambo. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications may alternatively be emailed to: Mxolisi.Mlambo@kznhealth.gov.za quoting reference number only in the subject line. Emailed applications should please be sent as one attachment.

Enquiries: Mrs R.M Abboo Tel No: (031) 907 8518

Notes

Directions To Candidates: The applicant must submit a fully completed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) ONLY. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of all documents and Certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resources The official Z83 form ‘Application for employment’ (the new amended version of the Z83 form effectively from 01/01/2021 must be used only; the old Z83 form will be rejected, if used). The amended Z83 application for employment form is obtainable at any Government Department OR downloaded from the website – www.kznhealth.qov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za-vacansies. The ‘Reference Number’ and ‘Position’ for which are applying (as stated in the advert) must be clearly indicated in the columns provided on the form Z 83 e.g. Reference number PMMH 01/2026. Applications may also be submitted online via the KZN e-Recruitment System at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applicants must register, complete their profile and upload their CV. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre-entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre- entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The successful candidate would be required to sign a performance agreement within three months of appointment. Please note that due to the high number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement, consider your application as unsuccessful, please. African males and Persons with disabilities from all designated race groups are encouraged to apply for the post. Please note that no S&T payments will be considered for payment to candidates who are invited for interviews. It is the shortlisted candidate’s responsibility to have a foreign qualification, which is a requirement of the post, evaluated by the South Africans Qualifications authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on application. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered The Department reserves the right not to fill the post/s. Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.)