Operational Manager Specialty (Trauma/Critical Care) Re-advertisement (Applicants Who Previously Applied For This Post Are Encouraged To Re-apply).

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Overview This role is for an Operational Manager specializing in Trauma/Critical Care within the Gauteng Department of Health. It is a leadership position responsible for the management and oversight of a specialized unit, ensuring quality patient care, staff management, and adherence to departmental and national standards. This is a re-advertisement, and applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply. What you will do * Overall supervision and control of quality patient care in the unit. * Ensure the formulation and availability of clinical patient care protocols and policies in the department. * Efficient implementation and evaluation of patient care programs in the unit according to department’s strategic goals. * Ensure adequate and appropriate staffing according to patient’s needs. * Effective monitoring and management of absenteeism. * Accountable for overall and effective management of nursing duties. * Establish efficient communication with the multidisciplinary team. * Responsible for the implementation of disciplinary measures. * Secure and allocate resources and budget to achieve workplace objectives. * Proactively identify performance requirements to improve teamwork. * Ensure performance, evaluation, management and development of staff. * Ensure adherence to National Core Standards. Requirements (from the original advert) * Basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e., Diploma/Degree in General Nursing Science or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse) plus a post-basic qualification in Trauma/Critical care with a duration of one year accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R212. * A qualification in Health Service Management/Nursing Administration/Management. * A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing. * At least 5 years of the mentioned experience must be appropriate recognizable experience in trauma/critical care after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification. * Must be computer literate. Who should apply The ideal candidate is an experienced Professional Nurse with significant experience and specialized post-basic qualifications in Trauma/Critical Care. They should also possess a management qualification in Health Service Management, Nursing Administration, or Management. The candidate must be computer literate and demonstrate the ability to lead a nursing unit, manage staff, develop protocols, oversee patient care quality, and manage resources and budgets effectively within a healthcare setting. Deadline 15-10-2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/operational-manager-specialty-trauma-critical-care-re-advertisement-applicants-who-previously-applied-for-this-post-are-encouraged-to-re-apply-gauteng-department-of-health Source: myjobmag

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