Critical Care Unit Manager — Nursing Leadership

Mediclinic; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Legae Mabopane, Pretoria, South Africa, is seeking an Unit Manager to oversee a nursing unit, ensure safe patient care, and optimise resources. The role focuses on leadership, risk management, and improving client experience within a hospital environment.

The successful candidate will have a Professional Nurse qualification and a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or an Accredited Management Qualification, with 5+ years of nursing leadership experience in a hospital

Qualifications

• Professional Nurse qualification and Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or Accredited Management Qualification
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)
• 5 years of leadership experience in a hospital

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe patient care by meeting set clinical quality standards according to company policies and procedures
• Manage and mitigate clinical risks in the unit
• Lead and manage the staff in the unit
• Manage the unit's operational and capital expenses according to financial and budget guidelines and ensure optimal utilisation of resources
• Manage and actively contribute to a positive client experience in the hospital
• Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes
• Manage key stakeholder relations

Skills

Auditing

Clinical risk management

Quality assurance

Human resources

Infection control

Staff productivity

Nursing knowledge

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

5+ years leadership experience in hospital

Job description

Mediclinic Legae Mabopane, Pretoria, South Africa, is seeking an Unit Manager to oversee a nursing unit, ensure safe patient care, and optimise resources. The role focuses on leadership, risk management, and improving client experience within a hospital environment.

The successful candidate will have a Professional Nurse qualification and a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or an Accredited Management Qualification, with 5+ years of nursing leadership experience in a hospital