Nursing Unit Lead - Quality & Patient Care

Pivot Services; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Southern Africa in Cape Town is seeking an experienced nurse to support the Nursing Manager in leading and coordinating safe, high-quality patient care at the Cape Gate unit.

The role requires a nursing degree or diploma, plus a leadership qualification. Five years in a supervisory role, with experience in infection prevention, QA, productivity and clinical risk management, are highly desirable for applicants.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in nursing with a relevant leadership/management qualification.
• Essential minimum experience: 5 years in a supervisory position (e.g., Unit Manager).
• Desirable experience: 2–3 years in a supervisory role within a specialised unit.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control, QA methodologies, productivity management and clinical risk management.

Responsibilities

• To support the Nursing Manager in leading and coordinating safe, quality patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Risk management

Productivity management

Clinical governance

Education

Degree/diploma in nursing

Leadership/management qualification

Infection prevention and control qualification

Job description

Mediclinic Southern Africa in Cape Town is seeking an experienced nurse to support the Nursing Manager in leading and coordinating safe, high-quality patient care at the Cape Gate unit.

The role requires a nursing degree or diploma, plus a leadership qualification. Five years in a supervisory role, with experience in infection prevention, QA, productivity and clinical risk management, are highly desirable for applicants.