The Mpumalanga Department of Health is committed to improve the quality of health and well-being of all people of Mpumalanga by providing needs based, people centred, equitable health care delivery system through an integrated network of health care services provided by a cadre of dedicated and well skilled health workers.
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Operational Manager Nursing (PN-B3): Trauma and Emergency
Senior Certificate Grade 12 plus Basic R425 qualification ie Diploma Degree in Nursing that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council SANC as a Professional Nurse 2026 A post basic nursing qualification with duration of at least one 01 year accredited with the SANC in Trauma and Emergency Nursing Science Diploma Degree in nursing management
A minimum of nine 09 years appropriate recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with South African Nursing Council SANC in General Nursing At least five 05 years of period referred to above must be appropriate recognizable in the specific specialty after obtaining the one 01 year post basic qualification in Trauma and Emergency Nursing Science Skills Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks such as Nursing Act Health Act Occupational Health and Safety Act Patients Rights
Duties
Provide effective management and professional leadership in the specialized units of Trauma and Emergency Demonstrate effective communication with patients supervisors other health professional and junior colleagues including more complex report writing when required Effective management utilization and supervision of all resources Display a concern for patients promoting advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensure that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele Maintain clinical competence by ensuring that scientific principles of nursing and clinical governance are implemented. Implement maternal guidelines demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practice
Exercise control of discipline grievance and any labour related issues in terms of laid down procedure Provide supportive supervision and comply with PMDS evaluation of staff formulate training programs and participate in training and development of staff and nursing students Monitor implementation Disaster management monitor implementation of NCS and Ideal Hospital Realization Framework and interpret its impact on service delivery thereof Coordinate and participate in health promotion activities and monitor and evaluation of data Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery Support Nursing Services Management by working weekend and night duty when required
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