OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING SPECIALITY PNB-3 (THEATRE AND CSSD)

Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 721,000 - 821,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health invites applications for an Operational Manager Nursing Specialty PNB-3 at Edenvale Regional Hospital. This role leads the nursing team in theatre and CSSD, ensuring compliance with scope of practice and Batho Pele principles.

Requires a basic nursing qualification with post-basic theatre nursing and management qualifications, plus extensive experience after registration. Computer literacy is essential; after-hours supervision may be required.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in nursing registered with SANC as Professional Nurse.
• Post-basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science (1 year) registered with SANC.
• At least 9 years of nursing experience after registration; 5 years in theatre/CSSD.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing leadership and ensure clinical practice in the unit.
• Monitor and optimize theatre and CSSD utilisation for service delivery.
• Apply HR and financial policies; manage staff and tasks in the unit.
• Promote Batho Pele principles and high-quality patient care.
• Communicate with patients and medical teams; document complex reports.

Education

Nursing Diploma/Degree

Post-basic Theatre Nursing Science (1 year)

Post-basic Nursing Management/Administration (advantage)

Computer literacy

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING SPECIALITY PNB-3 (THEATRE AND CSSD)

• Reference Number : refs/057397
• Directorate : Nursing
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R720 819.00 - R821 454.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allowsRegistration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Post basic nursing qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science with a duration of at least one year accredited with the SANC.A minimum of 9 years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate /recognizable experience in the specific speciality (Operating Theatre Nursing Science + CSSD) after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification. A post-basic qualification with a duration of at least one year, accredited with SANC in Nursing Management /Administration will be an added advantage. Must be Computer literate.

Duties :

• Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how it impacts on service delivery. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team(unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the health facility. Monitor and evaluate daily effective utilization of theatre and CSSD to ensure service delivery. Demonstrate basic understanding HR and financial policies and practices. Promote the quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Able to manage own work, tome and tat of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues including more complex report writing. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Must be prepared to do hospital supervision after hours and relieve Area manager when need arises. Have knowledge of Ideal Hospital Realizations Framework. Ability to function as part of the team and display good professional image.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Edenvale Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 20-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12?

Are you registered with SANC as Professional nurse specialist in Theatre?

Do you have at least 9 years of experience as professional nurse?

Do you have at least 5 years of experience as nursing specialist in Theatre?

Do you have current SANC receipt?