ASSISTANT NURSING MANAGER (SPECIALTY STREAM)

Job Overview

Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital is hiring an Assistant Nursing Manager (Specialty Stream) for the Operating Theatre component. Applicants must possess a basic R425 nursing qualification, a post-basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science, current SANC registration, and at least 10 years of nursing experience, including 6 years in theatre services and 3 years at management level. Responsibilities include providing strategic direction, supervising perioperative nursing care, resource management, and ensuring compliance with clinical governance and infection control standards. Applications can be submitted online via the KZN e-Recruitment system, hand-delivered, or emailed.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery) allowing registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Post-basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with SANC.
• Certificates of Registration with SANC (General Nursing and Midwifery).
• Current registration with SANC (2026).
• Diploma / Degree in Nursing Administration (added advantage).
• Computer literacy (added advantage).
• 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 experience in Operating Theatre services after obtaining the relevant post-basic qualification.
• At least 3 years of the required experience must be at a management level.
• In-depth knowledge of nursing care processes, nursing statutes and relevant legal frameworks (Nursing Act, National Health Act, OHSA, Patient's Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act).
• Sound knowledge of perioperative nursing care, Operating Theatre policies, infection prevention and control, clinical governance, quality assurance and patient safety standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

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