OPERATIONAL MANAGER SPECIALTY OPERATING THEATRE/CSSD

Job Overview

Leratong Hospital is hiring an Operational Manager for Specialty Operating Theatre/CSSD. Responsibilities include providing effective supervision and leadership, coordinating specialized nursing care, managing resources and budgets, ensuring quality assurance and infection control, and participating in after-hours shifts. Requirements include a Diploma/Degree in Nursing, SANC registration, a post-basic qualification in Operating Theatre/Perioperative Nursing Science, a Health Service Management qualification, computer literacy, and at least 9 years of nursing experience. Applications must be submitted online via the Gauteng jobs portal.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing
• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 or equivalent
• Post-basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year Diploma in Medical & Surgical Operating Theatre/Perioperative Nursing Science in accordance with R212
• A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing
• At least 5 years of the experience period must be after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Medical & Surgical Operating Theatre/Perioperative Nursing Science
• Diploma/Degree in Health Service Management
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of Health, Nursing and Public Service Legislation (recommended)
• Strong leadership, good communication and sound interpersonal skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide effective overall supervision and leadership for staff in the area in line with relevant legislation and prescripts
• Co-ordination of optimal, holistically specialised nursing care provided within set standards and a professional/legal framework
• Effectively manage the utilisation and supervision of resources and budget
• Effective monitoring and management of absenteeism
• Coordination of the provision of effective training and research
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development
• Initiate programmes that will ensure quality nursing care in the specialised area
• Ensure implementation and promotion of Quality Assurance programmes, Infection Prevention and Control, and Health and Safety principles
• Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the National Core Standards & Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance Framework
• Responsible for the implementation of disciplinary measures
• Participate in after-hours, night supervision shifts, and weekends as delegated
• Implement relevant recommendations and priorities of the National Strategic Plan for Nurse education, training and Practice
• Participate in the realisation of the Hospital Operational Plan and assist in ensuring performance reports and operational plans are available

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