OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING: GRADE 1 (GENERAL STREAM)

Job Overview

Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital is hiring an Operational Manager Nursing: Grade 1 (General Stream) within the Surgical component. The successful candidate will coordinate nursing care, manage unit resources, and ensure compliance with clinical and ethical standards. Requirements include a Diploma/Degree in General Nursing, current SANC registration, and at least 7 years of appropriate nursing experience. Applications can be submitted via the online KZN e-Recruitment system, email, or hand delivery by 11 September 2026.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma/ Degree in General Nursing allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Certificates of Registration with the SANC (General Nursing).
• Current registration with the SANC (2026).
• Minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Diploma / Degree in Nursing Administration will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Surgical Services will be an added advantage.
• In-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.
• Sound knowledge of surgical nursing care, clinical guidelines, infection prevention and control, patient safety and quality assurance standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, cost-effective, equitable and efficient nursing care within Surgical Services.
• Provide quality comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients in accordance with the scope of practice, nursing standards, national core standards and OHSC requirements.
• Ensure effective pre-operative and post-operative nursing care and monitor patients for complications and appropriate management.
• Ensure compliance with professional, legal and ethical nursing practices, infection prevention and control and patient safety standards.
• Coordinate, supervise and monitor nursing staff and support personnel to ensure effective service delivery.
• Ensure effective utilisation and management of human, financial and material resources within the unit.
• Participate in quality improvement, IPC and Health and Safety committees and implement relevant programmes.
• Participate in clinical audits, monitoring and evaluation and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote effective communication, teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration in the delivery of patient-centred surgical care.

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