Assistant Nurse Manager

Committed to providing quality private healthcare and diagnostics for the country and the region through clinical excellence and superior services.

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Assistant Nurse Manager to support the overall management and coordination of nursing services at Oceania Hospitals. The successful applicant will assist in ensuring effective nursing operations, high standards of patient care, staff supervision, clinical governance, and compliance with hospital policies and professional nursing standards.

VAC. 42/2026 Assistant Nurse Manager

Reporting to Nurse Manager your primary responsibilities are to:

• Lead and oversee pathology and laboratory services to ensure efficient and high-quality operations.
• Assist the Nurse Manager in the overall planning, coordination, and management of nursing services to ensure efficient departmental operations and quality patient care.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of nursing policies, procedures, clinical protocols, and professional standards across nursing units.
• Supervise and guide nursing staff to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate patient care in accordance with established hospital standards.
• Monitor nursing practices, patient outcomes, and service delivery to identify areas for improvement and promote continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and escalate staffing shortages, operational concerns, and requests for overtime to the Nurse Manager for approval.
• Participate in nursing meetings, committees, audits, and quality improvement initiatives to strengthen clinical standards and operational effectiveness.
• Provide leadership and guidance during emergencies and assist in resolving operational and clinical issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform other nursing management responsibilities as delegated by the Nurse Manager.

The successful applicant preferably should have the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or an equivalent recognised nursing qualification.
• Current registration with the relevant Fiji nursing regulatory authority.
• At least five (5) years of relevant clinical nursing experience, preferably including experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing management, clinical governance, patient safety, infection prevention and control, and healthcare quality standards.
• Experience in staff supervision, workforce planning, performance management, and the coordination of nursing services.
• A sound understanding of hospital policies, nursing procedures, occupational health and safety requirements, and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clinical and non-clinical teams.
• The ability to remain calm, exercise sound judgement, and make timely decisions in emergencies and high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in computer applications and nursing documentation systems.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in nursing or healthcare management will be an advantage.

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply, submit an application letter, a current (detailed) CV, two (2) referees’ contact details, attach copy of academic qualifications and email at recruitment@ohpl.com.fj.

Applications should be received before COB Sunday 6th November 2026. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Oceania Hospitals is an equal opportunity employer.