ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (NIGHT DUTY)

Job Overview

Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital is hiring an Assistant Manager Nursing (Night Duty). Responsibilities include ensuring adequate staff coverage, promoting quality patient care, implementing health policies, managing resources, and maintaining discipline. Applicants must hold a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing Science, Midwifery, and Psychiatry, possess a current SANC licence, and have at least 8 years of experience as a Professional Nurse, including 3 years in a supervisory capacity. Applications can be submitted via email, hand delivery, or courier.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12/Senior Certificate or equivalent.
• Degree/Diploma in General Nursing Science, Midwifery and Psychiatry.
• Current South African Nursing Council (SANC) receipt and licence to practice (2026/2027).
• Minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• At least 3 years of the required experience must be in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge and insight in Nursing processes, procedures, and relevant Public Service Acts and legislations.
• Knowledge of Health Care Service delivery and standard management principles of nursing approach.
• Knowledge of Human Resources Management, Staff Training and Development, and Financial Management.
• Sound knowledge of disciplinary processes and grievance procedures.
• Good communication (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.
• Supervisory and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to formulate patient care related policies and function well within a team.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate coverage and supervision of staff in all units to allow provision of quality patient care in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Facilitate and strengthen implementation of health care services delivery policies, procedures, clinical guidelines, protocols, and strategies aimed at achieving service excellence.
• Promote implementation of Batho Pele principles, rights charter, and professional/clinical-ethical standards within the applicable legal framework.
• Participate and ensure implementation of norms and standards, National Health Priorities, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure a safe environment for both patients and staff at night.
• Ensure effective staff development takes place and monitor performance thereof.
• Demonstrate effective communication with staff, patients, colleagues, clinicians, and other stakeholders including report writing and presentation.
• Ensure effective and efficient management and utilization of resources including staff, material, and financial resources.
• Exercise control of discipline, grievance, and labour relations in terms of laid down policies and procedures.
• Prompt submission of patient safety incidents and complaints reports with quality improvement plans.
• Ensure that quality is monitored in various programs such as IPC, resuscitation, and health and safety.