Assistant Manager Nursing - Theatre

Key responsibilities

• Ensure effective commutation and smooth running within the unit.
• Ensure overall management and necessary support for effective functioning of the unit.
• Develop policies and protocols for the unit.
• Coordination of optimal and holistic specialized nursing care provided within the set standards and professional/legal framework.
• Ensure effective management of quality nursing service.
• Ability and knowledge to carry out theatre nursing procedures.
• Ensure optimal utilization of Nursing Personnel in the unit.
• Manage PMDS of subordinates.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the unit.
• Monitor checks and processes in the care of instruments in theatre.
• Develop SOP’S and Protocols for the unit.
• Mentoring of Operational Manager and Shift leaders in theatre.
• Supervision and control of all material resources and manage cost.
• Strict control of equipment and budget of department.
• Maintain clinical competence by ensuring that scientific principles of nursing are implemented.
• Participate in quality assurance, clinical audits, risk management and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in SCM and financial management processes as determined by PFMA.
• Maintain sound relations with all stakeholders and team within the department.
• Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
• Manage staff performance, development, discipline, grievances and continuous professional development.
• Management of complaints.
• Ensure compliance with OHSC, Ideal Hospital Realisation Framework, infection prevention and control, clinical governance an patient safety standards.
• Ensure effective data management

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

All occupational categories in the Department. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. Directives To Candidates: Applications to be hand delivered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu or Emailed To: [email protected] or Couriered To: 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu, 4360 FOR ATTENTION : Deputy Director: HRM

• Application method: Post
• Email: [email protected]
• Enquiries: Ms S.C. Nduli: Deputy Director: Nursing Management

Please note

• The following documents must be submitted, Application for employment form (Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or form website- www.kznhealth.gov.za.
• Originally signed Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed CV.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Department & other required documents.
• Applications must be submitted on or before the