Operational Manager Nursing at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS : 

• Grade 12 Certificate Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery 1 Year Post–basic Nursing qualification in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science Current registration with the South African Nursing Council ( 2025 SANC receipt)
• A minimum of 9 years appropriate experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing of which 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in Advanced Midwifery and NeoNatal Nursing Science

DUTIES : 

• Assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of objectives of the obstetrics and Gynaecology unit. Manage and provide therapeutic environment for staff, patients and the public accessing health care services at Grey’s hospital Demonstrate effective communication to patients, families, multidisciplinary team members and other stake holders within the hospital
• Ensure that high quality nursing care is rendered to all clients accessing maternal and child health services at Grey’s Hospital, taking into consideration safety risks assessments and patient safety incidents prevention and reporting.
• Manage the utilization and supervision of all resources, taking into consideration cost containment measures. Manage, coordinate and plan the provision of effective training and research, focusing on the programs aimed at the improvement Maternal and Child care nursing. Manage and instil discipline, professionalism and work ethics among employees.
• Develop strategies which will ensure compliance to quality care, infection prevention and control (IPC) programs e.g. Ideal hospital realization and maintenance (IHRM) and Norms and Standards (N&S). Maintain a constructive working environment with the multi-disciplinary team members. Provide effective support to Nursing services e.g. assist with relief duties to nursing management.