Unit Manager - Trauma

Melomed Private Hospitals SA
📍 South Africa, Western Cape, South Africa 💼 fulltime 🕒 Posted March 01, 2026

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.

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Job Details

  • Location South Africa, Western Cape
  • Job Type fulltime
  • Category Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners
  • Posted Date March 01, 2026
  • Application Deadline April 10, 2026