Nurse Unit Manager: Lead Patient Care & Operations

Mediclinic; Bethlehem; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic is seeking an experienced Unit Manager to oversee a nursing unit, such as a surgical ward, ensuring safe patient care and a positive client experience. You will manage human and other resources to engage staff and optimise processes.

Requirements include a Professional Nurse qualification, postgraduate management qualification (or 5 years hospital leadership), and a Nursing Diploma if handling a specialist unit.

Qualifications

• Professional nurse qualification and registration.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or Accredited Management Qualification.
• 5 years leadership experience in a hospital.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe patient care by meeting clinical quality standards.
• Mitigate clinical risks in the unit.
• Lead and manage staff in the unit.
• Manage unit operational and capital expenses according to budget.
• Contribute to a positive client experience in the hospital.
• Support achievement of interdepartmental outcomes.
• Manage key stakeholder relations.

Skills

Auditing and accreditation processes

Clinical risk management

Microsoft Office

Continuous improvement and quality

Financial management

Healthcare industry

Human resource processes

Infection prevention and control

Management of staff productivity

Nursing functional knowledge

Patient complaint management

Relevant nursing legislation

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or Accredited Management Qualification

5 years leadership experience in a hospital

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (for specialist units)

Tools

None

Job description

Mediclinic is seeking an experienced Unit Manager to oversee a nursing unit, such as a surgical ward, ensuring safe patient care and a positive client experience. You will manage human and other resources to engage staff and optimise processes.

Requirements include a Professional Nurse qualification, postgraduate management qualification (or 5 years hospital leadership), and a Nursing Diploma if handling a specialist unit.