Operational Manager Nursing (Specialty) (Pnb3) (Trauma And Emergency)

Requirements

Senior certificate, plus Diploma /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. A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse (2026/2027). At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in Trauma and Emergency after obtaining the 1-year post-basic Nursing qualification in Trauma and Emergency. Computer literacy will be an added advantage. Knowledge And Skills: Computer literacy. Knowledge of Public Service Legislation, policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, 70 PUBLIC Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho- Pele principles, etc. Knowledge of HR policies such as: Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure.

Key Responsibilities

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 Realisation framework. Manage and monitor effective utilisation and supervision of human, financial and material resources. 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.

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