ICU Unit Manager: Leading Quality Nursing Care

Netcare; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Netcare is seeking a Unit Manager to lead nursing services within a KwaZulu-Natal hospital. You will coordinate quality care with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring governance and infection prevention standards are maintained.

The role requires a Diploma in General Nursing or B Cur, SANC registration, and ICU experience, with preferred management qualifications. You will mentor staff and drive quality initiatives across the unit.

Qualifications

• Diploma in General Nursing or B Cur Degree and registration with SANC.
• Registration with South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.
• 12 months Post Basic ICU experience required.
• Preferred: relevant management qualification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate improved quality nursing care in line with professional practice.
• Monitor nursing care and service delivery within a multi-disciplinary quality assurance team.
• Coordinate capacity building, mentoring and training.
• Ensure cost-effective quality care and governance across the unit.
• Ensure correct billing, stock management and purchasing, and GC compliance.
• Identify quality improvement opportunities and implement strategies.

Skills

ICU experience

Computer proficiency

Private hospital experience

Clinical leadership

Education

Diploma in General Nursing/ B Cur Degree

Registration with SANC as Registered Nurse

12 months Post Basic ICU experience

Relevant management qualification

Job description

Netcare is seeking a Unit Manager to lead nursing services within a KwaZulu-Natal hospital. You will coordinate quality care with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring governance and infection prevention standards are maintained.

The role requires a Diploma in General Nursing or B Cur, SANC registration, and ICU experience, with preferred management qualifications. You will mentor staff and drive quality initiatives across the unit.