Nursing Unit Leader: Safe Care & Team Excellence

Mediclinic; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic in South Africa is seeking an Unit Manager to oversee a nursing unit, ensuring safe patient care and a positive client experience. You will lead and develop staff, optimise processes, and manage resources within budget guidelines.

Applicants should hold Professional Nurse registration and a postgraduate management qualification (or equivalent leadership experience). A background in perioperative or other specialist units is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Nurse must hold Professional Nurse registration and a relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Leadership experience in hospital settings is required.
• Desirable to have postgraduate management qualification or equivalent management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe patient care by meeting clinical quality standards according to company policies and procedures.
• Manage and mitigate clinical risks in the unit.
• Lead and manage the staff in the unit.
• Manage the unit's operational and capital expenses according to financial and budget guidelines and ensure optimal utilisation of resources.
• Manage and actively contribute to a positive client experience in the hospital.
• Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes.
• Manage key stakeholder relations.

Skills

Auditing & accreditation

Clinical risk management

MS Office

Quality assurance

Financial management

Healthcare industry knowledge

HR processes

Infection prevention

Staff productivity management

Nursing knowledge

Patient complaint handling

Nursing legislation

Education

Professional Nurse qualification; Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or Accredited Management Qualification

Job description

Mediclinic in South Africa is seeking an Unit Manager to oversee a nursing unit, ensuring safe patient care and a positive client experience. You will lead and develop staff, optimise processes, and manage resources within budget guidelines.

Applicants should hold Professional Nurse registration and a postgraduate management qualification (or equivalent leadership experience). A background in perioperative or other specialist units is advantageous.