OPERATIONAL MANAGER- SPECIALTY

Job Overview

Port Shepstone Hospital is hiring an Operational Manager-Specialty (Critical Care) with a salary of R720 819 per annum plus benefits including a 12% rural allowance. Candidates must possess a Diploma/Degree in General Nursing Science, Midwifery, Health Service Management, and a post-basic qualification in Critical Care or Trauma Nursing, along with extensive clinical and managerial experience and active SANC registration. Responsibilities include leadership of specialized units, resource management, quality assurance, and staff development. Applications should be submitted via email, courier, post, or hand delivery.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent
• Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Science
• Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science
• 1 year post-basic qualification in Critical Care / Emergency & Trauma Nursing Science
• Diploma / Degree in Health Service Management
• Certificate in Computer Course
• Current registration with SANC as General Nurse, Midwife / Accoucher, Critical Care / Emergency & Trauma Nursing Science, and Health Service Management
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognizable clinical experience in a hospital environment after registration as a General Nurse
• At least 5 years of the above experience must be in Intensive Care Unit & CCU / Trauma & Emergency department after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Critical Care Nursing / Emergency & Trauma Nursing Science
• SANC receipt 2026
• In-depth knowledge of nursing legislation, nursing ethics, and professional practice
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies including Nursing Act, National Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Regulations, Batho Pele Principles, Patients' Rights Charter, and Department of Health policies
• Sound knowledge of Nephrology Nursing standards, protocols, and clinical guidelines
• Leadership, supervisory, planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage human, financial, and material resources effectively
• Good communication, interpersonal, conflict management, and report-writing skills
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and ensure the provision of optimal, holistic specialized Intensive Care, Renal Dialysis and Trauma & Emergency nursing units within set standards and professional / legal framework
• Plan, organise, coordinate, monitor nursing activities and disaster management in the Critical Care domain to ensure quality patient care
• Monitor and promote Infection Prevention and Control Practices, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure effective management and utilization of human, financial, and material resources with emphasis on cost containment
• Supervise and support nursing personnel, ensuring adherence to protocols, policies, and standards of care
• Monitor implementation of clinical governance programmes and quality assurance standards
• Evaluate staff on work performance and implement employer assistance plan
• Ensure that the unit complies with OHSC and IHRM Standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient, cost-effective and equitable service delivery
• Coordinate and facilitate orientation, in-service training, mentoring, and continuous professional development of staff
• Compile and submit reports, statistics, and other information required
• Participate in research activities and promote evidence-based nursing practice
• Champion and monitor the implementation of the CPD program as per SANC CPD Framework

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