ICU & High Care Unit Lead Nurse Manager

Edengph; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Gardens Private Hospital is seeking an experienced ICU Unit Manager to join our nursing management team in Pietermaritzburg. The role involves leading the ICU and High Care units, ensuring quality patient care and professional standards, and supporting the Nursing Services Manager.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, clinical supervision, and staff management skills, with a focus on patient outcomes and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with SANC. Diploma in Critical Care.
• Minimum 3 years in a nursing management role.
• Computer literacy in Word and Excel; private hospital experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal staffing levels in ICU and High Care at all times.
• Manage nursing budget and promote financial efficiency.
• Oversee staff planning, recruitment and discipline per policies.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor patient outcomes.
• Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day unit management.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Critical thinking

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Diploma in Critical Care

Registered Nurse (SANC)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Eden Gardens Private Hospital is seeking an experienced ICU Unit Manager to join our nursing management team in Pietermaritzburg. The role involves leading the ICU and High Care units, ensuring quality patient care and professional standards, and supporting the Nursing Services Manager.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, clinical supervision, and staff management skills, with a focus on patient outcomes and service excellence.