POST 42/253 : ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (PB-B4): TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY REF NO: MPDOH/NOV/25/684

SALARY : R755 355 – R863 667 per annum

CENTRE : Tintswalo Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse (2025). A post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Trauma & Emergency Nursing Science. A minimum of ten (10) years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in general nursing.

At least six (6) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience in the Specific Specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the Trauma & Emergency. At least three (3) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience at a management level. A valid driver’s licence.

Skills: Knowledge of nursing care process and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal framework such as Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health 170 and Safety Act  Patient’s Right Charter, Batho-Pele Principles, Sound Knowledge and skills in implementing disciplinary code and procedure, grievance procedure Leadership, Organisational decision-making solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and Institutional policy framework. Good interpersonal skills, including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling, and counselling skills.

Knowledge of financial and budgetary prescripts and processes pertaining to the relevant resources under management. Insight into public health sector strategies and priorities, standard procedures and policies pertaining to nurse care, and computer skills in basic programs.

DUTIES : Provide effective management and professional leadership in the specialized units and the Trauma & Emergency Unit. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals, 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. Ensure that the units adhere to the principles of clinical governance, including the Nursing strategy. Exercise control of discipline, grievance, and any labour-related issues in terms of laid-down procedures. Provide supportive supervision and comply with PMDS evaluation of staff, formulate training programs, participate in training and development of staff and nursing students, and monitor implementation of PMDS.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087, and IT-related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.