Unit Manager- Mental Health and Wellness

Mediclinic Legae; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pretoria is seeking a Unit Manager to oversee a nursing unit, ensuring safe patient care and operational efficiency. The role requires strong leadership skills and a focus on quality standards and client experience. Candidates should possess a Professional Nurse qualification and relevant management experience. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Professional Nurse qualification and management diploma or 5 years leadership experience.
• 5 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe patient care by meeting clinical quality standards.
• Manage clinical risks and lead staff in the unit.
• Manage operational expenses and stakeholder relations.

Skills

Auditing and accreditation processes

Clinical risk management

Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies

Human resource processes

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management

Job description

The Unit Manager manages a specific nursing unit, e.g., a surgical ward, to ensure safe patient care and a positive client experience. They further manage human and other resources to ensure that staff are engaged and processes are optimized.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

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

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

Professional Nurse qualification, and Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or an Accredited Management Qualification OR 5 years of leadership experience in a hospital, and

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g., Perioperative Nursing)

DESIRED EDUCATION: N / A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

5 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital

2 years of leadership experience in a hospital

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: N / A

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Auditing and accreditation processes
• Clinical risk management
• Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
• Human resource processes including employee relations