NICU Unit Manager — Clinical Leader in Neonatal Care

Africa Health Care; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicare Private Hospital in Rustenburg seeks an experienced Unit Manager (NICU) to lead the neonatal ICU, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure high-quality nursing care. The role reports to the Nursing Services Manager.

The successful candidate will monitor outcomes, drive infection control, mentor staff, and partner with doctors to optimise patient care in a busy private hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in nursing with at least 5 years’ ICU experience.
• Qualification in Critical Care Nursing.
• Current registration with SANC.
• Proven leadership and people management skills would be an advantage.
• Basic understanding of labour legislation, financial and supply chain management principles.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes.
• Provide cost effective quality patient care in line with clinical governance.
• Ensure infection prevention principles and international standard precautions are adhered to.
• Implement quality initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care.
• Function as clinical expert in achieving patient outcomes.
• Ensure staff competence and drive professional development and learning.
• Promote customer satisfaction within unit and conduct quality care rounds.
• Identify risks and trends and implement corrective actions.
• Drive unit-specific best operating practices and participate in hospital marketing initiatives.
• Ensure equipment within unit is maintained and safe for patients.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Resilience

Organisational awareness

Quality orientation

Ethical behaviour

Technical knowledge

Decision making

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Critical Care Nursing qualification

Job description

Medicare Private Hospital in Rustenburg seeks an experienced Unit Manager (NICU) to lead the neonatal ICU, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure high-quality nursing care. The role reports to the Nursing Services Manager.

The successful candidate will monitor outcomes, drive infection control, mentor staff, and partner with doctors to optimise patient care in a busy private hospital setting.