Nurse Unit Manager – Surgical Ward Leader

Mediclinic International; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 550 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking a Unit Manager to oversee a specific nursing unit, ensuring safe patient care and optimizing resources. This role requires 5 years of nursing experience and 2 years of leadership experience in a hospital setting. Candidates must possess a Professional Nurse qualification and a postgraduate diploma in Health Services Management or equivalent. The position is permanent and on-site.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital.
• 2 years of leadership experience in a hospital.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Auditing and accreditation processes

Clinical risk management

Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies

Human resource processes including employee relations

Infection prevention and control

Management of staff productivity

Nursing functional knowledge

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or equivalent

Job description

A healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking a Unit Manager to oversee a specific nursing unit, ensuring safe patient care and optimizing resources. This role requires 5 years of nursing experience and 2 years of leadership experience in a hospital setting. Candidates must possess a Professional Nurse qualification and a postgraduate diploma in Health Services Management or equivalent. The position is permanent and on-site.