Maternity Unit Leader: Quality & Care Excellence

Netcare; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Netcare invites you to join our journey as Maternity Unit Manager, coordinating improved quality nursing care while ensuring professional and ethical practice within a multi-disciplinary quality assurance team. The role includes monitoring care delivery, coordinating capacity building, mentoring and training, and contributing to patient safety and clinical governance in a private hospital setting.

A nursing qualification and SANC registration are required; private-hospital leadership experience

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification and SANC registration required.
• Management qualification preferred.
• Experience in private hospital setting and clinical leadership advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage acuities and skill mix to ensure cost-effective quality care.
• Identify quality improvement opportunities and measure initiatives.
• Investigate incidents and monitor safety standards; ensure equipment maintenance.
• Ensure safe, cost-effective patient care aligned with governance strategy and evidence-based practice.
• Coordinate capacity building, mentoring and training for staff.
• Develop nursing workforce and coordinate training with Netcare Education Division.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with doctors, nursing staff, suppliers and patients.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Diploma in General Nursing / B Cur Degree

SANC Registration

Management qualification (preferred)

Job description

Netcare invites you to join our journey as Maternity Unit Manager, coordinating improved quality nursing care while ensuring professional and ethical practice within a multi-disciplinary quality assurance team. The role includes monitoring care delivery, coordinating capacity building, mentoring and training, and contributing to patient safety and clinical governance in a private hospital setting.

A nursing qualification and SANC registration are required; private-hospital leadership experience