Cardiology CCU Unit Lead - Nursing Ops & Quality

Mediclinic International; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Southern Africa seeks an Unit Manager to lead a nursing unit, ensuring safe patient care and a positive client experience. You will optimise staff engagement and resources, aligning with policy standards and financial guidelines.

The role requires a Professional Nurse qualification with postgraduate management credentials or significant hospital leadership experience. Suitable for experienced nursing leaders seeking impactful hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Professional Nurse qualification and relevant management qualifications or leadership experience in hospital settings.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative).
• 5 years of nursing experience in a hospital plus 2 years in leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe patient care by meeting clinical quality standards per company policies.
• Manage and mitigate clinical risks within the unit.
• Lead and manage unit staff.
• Oversee unit expenses per budget guidelines and optimise resources.
• Contribute to a positive client experience in the hospital.
• Support achievement of interdepartmental outcomes.
• Manage key stakeholder relations.

Skills

Auditing

Clinical risk

Quality assurance

HR processes

Infection control

Staff productivity

Nursing knowledge

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management

5 years leadership experience in a hospital

Job description

Mediclinic Southern Africa seeks an Unit Manager to lead a nursing unit, ensuring safe patient care and a positive client experience. You will optimise staff engagement and resources, aligning with policy standards and financial guidelines.

The role requires a Professional Nurse qualification with postgraduate management credentials or significant hospital leadership experience. Suitable for experienced nursing leaders seeking impactful hospital operations.