ICU Unit Manager: Lead Nursing Excellence

Joint Medical Holdings; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Medical Holdings in Durban seeks an experienced ICU Nursing Unit Manager to lead and coordinate the nursing team, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care in a busy ICU. You will oversee admissions to discharge, mentor staff, and maintain compliance with health regulations.

The role requires an ICU-trained professional with a Diploma in Nursing Administration, strong leadership, and proficiency in MS Word/Excel. Demonstrated ownership and continuous improvement mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• ICU trained and five years' professional nursing experience, with deputising for Unit Manager.
• Diploma in Nursing Administration is essential.
• Willingness to take ownership, work independently, and pursue continuous improvement.
• Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICU nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
• Plan, organise, coordinate and manage day-to-day ICU operations.
• Ensure compliance with DOH, SANC, DEL and hospital policies.

Skills

ICU nursing

Staff leadership

Clinical governance

Communication

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Diploma in Nursing Administration

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Joint Medical Holdings in Durban seeks an experienced ICU Nursing Unit Manager to lead and coordinate the nursing team, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care in a busy ICU. You will oversee admissions to discharge, mentor staff, and maintain compliance with health regulations.

The role requires an ICU-trained professional with a Diploma in Nursing Administration, strong leadership, and proficiency in MS Word/Excel. Demonstrated ownership and continuous improvement mindset are essential.