Operational Manager (Trauma and Emergency) PNB3

Requirements

• Basic R425 qualification i.e. Diploma or Degree in Nursing that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council SANC as a Professional Nurse. A post basic Nursing qualification with duration of 1 year accredited with SANC in Trauma and Emergency Nursing.
• Post graduate Diploma/degree in Nursing administration/Health Service management is required. A minimum of 9 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in Trauma and Emergency after obtaining the 1 year post basic Nursing qualification in Trauma and Emergency R212. Computer literacy will be an added advantage.

Duties

• Supervise and evaluate quality of Nursing care as directed by professional scope of practice and set Nursing Standards within a professional/legal framework. implement Nursing Legislation and related framework and ethical Nursing practices. Manage resources effectively and efficiently in the unit. Compile and analyse reports to improve quality of patient care.
• Be allocated to work night, weekend, public holiday shift and relieve the Area Manager when required. Perform as an Operational Manager in accordance with the scope of practice. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other health professionals and junior colleagues. Implementation of the Ideal Hospital and Realization framework. Manage and monitor effective utilization and supervision of human, financial and material resource.
• Co-ordination and provision of effective training and research. Maintain a constructive working relationship with Nursing and other stakeholders. Participate in training, research, and self-development.

Closing Date : 04-09-2026