Neonatal Unit Manager — Mentorship & Patient Care

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 580,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Unit Manager- Neonatal to lead the neonatal unit at Clinix Tshepo-Themba Private Hospital in Dobsonville, Soweto. The role oversees nurses, ward clerks and support staff, ensuring high-quality care for premature and ill newborns while mentoring the team.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, drive service improvement and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient experiences and outcomes.

Qualifications

• BCur in General Nursing is required and Nursing Administration certification is preferred.
• PALS, NRP, and BLS certifications are mandatory for neonatal leadership roles.
• Experience in neonatal care within a private hospital is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor and coordinate unit operations to ensure quality patient care.
• Oversee ward clerks, RNs, ENs and ENAs; manage staffing and accountability.
• Mentor, coach and develop nursing staff; ensure service delivery improvement.
• Oversee budget management and cost-saving initiatives for the unit.
• Engage with stakeholders to improve patient experience and outcomes.
• Conduct on-the-job training and performance development for direct reports.
• Record and monitor medical consumables for accurate billing.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Education

BCur in General Nursing

Paediatric Advanced Life Support

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

BLS

Clinical Nursing Science Neonatal Nursing Science

Nursing Administration

Job description

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Unit Manager- Neonatal to lead the neonatal unit at Clinix Tshepo-Themba Private Hospital in Dobsonville, Soweto. The role oversees nurses, ward clerks and support staff, ensuring high-quality care for premature and ill newborns while mentoring the team.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, drive service improvement and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient experiences and outcomes.