Unit Manager - Trauma (Cape Town)

Recruiter:

TRANSGENERATIONAL

Job Ref:

TransGen2110

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Location:

cape town, Western Cape, South Africa

Salary:

Annual Salary plus benefits

SUMMARY:
A Unit Manager - Trauma is a senior registered professional nurse who oversees the clinical, operational, and financial performance of a hospitals Trauma or Emergency department. They lead multidisciplinary medical teams to deliver rapid, safe, and evidence-based care in high-pressure environments

POSITION INFO:

Job Description

Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
Post Basic Diploma or equivalent qualification in Critical Care Trauma
Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Trauma Department
Post Basic qualification in Nursing Admin will be advantageous
Experience in Unit Management as a Shift Leader will be advantageous
Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous
Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills
The skill to manage nursing standards and in-service training
Maintain a professional image and character
Accurate record keeping and the management of stock
Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects
Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
Knowledge of the Kronos System

Job Requirements

Management of staff
Ensure adherence to policies and procedures at all times
Manage staff according to the Basic Conditions of Employment and the Disciplinary Code, staff-planning and Recruitment and Selection of staff
Manage the day to day problem solving, including stock control
Conduct regular inspections
Maintain infection control strategies and procedures of the hospital
Maintain health and safety principles
Maintain and apply the required discipline
Evaluation, intervention and resolution of patient complaints and queries
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports
Manage ad hoc projects as and when required
Own transport
Work flexible hours

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Unit Manager - Trauma (Cape Town)
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Salary: Annual Salary plus benefits
A unit manager - trauma is a senior registered professional nurse who oversees the clinical, operational, and financial performance of a hospitals trauma or Emergency department. They lead multidisciplinary medical teams to deliver rapid, safe, and evidence-based care in high-pressure environments
Today

Plant Process Coordinator
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Monthly
Our client in the Water Supply and Wastewater Management industry is seeking to employ a passionate Plant Process Coordinator to join their team based in cape town.
Today

General Manager: Hospitality
Location: Franschhoek
Salary: Monthly
Wine Estate close to Franschhoek is looking for an experienced and commercially focused General manager of Hospitality to lead their hospitality operations.Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will oversee the Restaurant, Wine Tasting Centre, Events, Accommodation, Padel Club, Reservations, Sales and Marketing, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, strong financial performance and cons...
1 day ago

Consulting Manager | Commercial Excellence & Performance Improvement
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Market related
Consulting manager | Commercial Excellence & Performance Improvement cape town, South Africa | Stra
1 day ago

Pharmaceutical Sales Rep (Product Specialist)
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
1 day ago

Pharmaceutical Sales Rep (Product Specialist)
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Salary: ZAR 0
Key Performance Areas (Core responsibilities & outputs of the position)Achieve Sales Targets.To promote the Companyâ€™s and Product trademarks and brands.To achieve a sufficient level of product kno...
1 day ago

Product Specialist â€“ Specialist Division
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Salary: ZAR 0
Key Performance Areas (Core responsibilities & outputs of the position)Achieve Sales Targets.To promote the Companyâ€™s and Product trademarks and brands.To achieve a sufficient level of product kno...
1 day ago

General Manager â Terminal Operations and Business Head
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Ready to Take Your Career Beyond South Africa? Here’s your opportunity to take the next big step in your career and make your mark in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania! We’re looking for an entrepreneurial General manager – Terminal Operations & Business Head to lead business growth, drive operational excellence, build strategic client relationships and take full ownership of business ...
2 days ago

Project Manager – Residential Developments
Location: Stellenbosch
Salary:
5 days ago

Area Manager (Retail)
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Monthly
Opportunity Available!! Our client in the Clothing Retail sector is looking to employ an Area manager to join their dynamic team in the cape town
6 days ago

Unit Manager - Trauma (Cape Town)

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Jobseekers

Recruiter

General