Trauma Qualified Unit Manager – Gauteng

Shift Pursuit; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit is recruiting a Trauma Qualified Unit Manager for a leading private hospital in Gauteng. You will lead the Trauma and Emergency Unit, drive clinical excellence, manage staffing, and ensure patient-centred care in a high-pressure environment.

Requirements include a Diploma/Degree in General Nursing, Diploma in Trauma and Emergency Nursing Science, SANC registration as General Nurse, and 3–5 years in trauma/ED with unit leadership experience. BLS/ACLS/ATLS are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in General Nursing.
• Diploma in Trauma and Emergency Nursing Science – essential.
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing Education, Nursing Administration and/or Nursing Management.
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and coordinate daily operations of the Trauma and Emergency Unit.
• Ensure evidence-based nursing care per hospital policies and best-practice standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff and foster a high-performing team.
• Manage staffing, rosters, leave planning, and resource allocation.
• Monitor clinical standards and drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure infection control, patient safety, and QA compliance.
• Collaborate with doctors and multidisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Oversee stock control, equipment, procurement, and resources.
• Manage admissions, transfers, discharges, and emergencies within the unit.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and legal/ethical compliance.
• Drive staff development through coaching and CPD.
• Participate in committees and accreditation processes.
• Promote patient- and family-centred care; provide clinical leadership.

Skills

Trauma/ED experience

Unit management

Clinical leadership

People management

Communication skills

Fast-paced

BLS

ACLS

ATLS/TNCC

Education

Diploma/Degree in General Nursing

Diploma in Trauma and Emergency Nursing Science

Nursing Education/Administration/Management

SANC General Nurse registration

Job description

Introduction:

Join a leading private hospital in Gauteng as a Trauma Qualified Unit Manager. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic nursing leader with a strong background in trauma and emergency nursing, proven unit management experience, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care.

Key Performance Areas:

• Lead, manage, and coordinate the daily operations of the Trauma and Emergency Unit to ensure efficient service delivery and high-quality patient care.
• Ensure the delivery of evidence-based nursing care in accordance with hospital policies, SANC regulations, and best-practice standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff while building a positive and high-performing team environment.
• Manage staffing requirements, duty rosters, leave planning, and resource allocation.
• Monitor clinical and patient-care standards and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control, patient safety, and quality assurance standards.
• Collaborate with doctors, specialists, multidisciplinary teams, and hospital management to ensure effective patient care.
• Oversee stock control, equipment management, procurement, and departmental resources.
• Manage patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and emergency responses within the unit.
• Investigate incidents and implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and compliance with legal, ethical, and professional standards.
• Drive staff development through coaching, performance management, training, and continuous professional development.
• Participate in hospital committees, accreditation processes, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote patient- and family-centred care throughout the patient journey.
• Provide strong clinical leadership and sound decision-making within a demanding Trauma and Emergency environment.

Education:

• Diploma/Degree in General Nursing.
• Diploma in Trauma and Emergency Nursing Science – essential.
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing Education, Nursing Administration and/or Nursing Management.
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience within a Trauma and Emergency Department.
• Previous Unit Management or leadership experience within a Trauma Unit.
• Strong clinical, leadership, and people management skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• BLS certification advantageous.
• ACLS certification advantageous.
• ATLS/TNCC certification advantageous.

Tagged as: Nursing Management, SANC, Trauma and Emergency, Trauma Unit, Unit Manager