Unit Leader - BRC Hillcrest (Durban)

National Renal Care Pty; Durban; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Durban is seeking a Unit Leader to oversee operations and ensure quality dialysis services. The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse or clinical technologist with at least 5 years of leadership experience. Responsibilities include staff management, compliance with healthcare standards, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. The role requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council or HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist required.
• 5 years of leadership and management experience within healthcare, particularly in renal.

Responsibilities

• Grow the business through marketing and stakeholder education.
• Ensure compliance with HR and payroll policies.
• Create a safe dialysis environment.

Skills

Coaching

Caring

Effective Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Registered Nurse / Midwife registration

Relevant qualification with a minimum of 5 years post basic experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Job title : Unit Leader - BRC Hillcrest (Durban)

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline : October 10, 2025

Requirements

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse / Midwife or Registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice)
• Relevant qualification with a minimum of 5 Years post basic and proven leadership and / or people management experience within healthcare (including clinical competence in renal)
• Basic understanding of labour legislation, financial and change management principle
• Capacity to implement and maintain health practice standards required by accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.
• Computer Proficiency (MS Office) is essential.
• Driver’s license and own transport a must

Competencies

• Coaching
• Caring
• Building a Successful team
• Respect for others & Diversity Management
• Influencing others
• Collaboration
• Effective Communication
• Adaptability
• Good Judgement
• Organisational Understanding
• Developing others
• Building Trust

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure the growth of the business through ongoing marketing, communication, and education of stakeholders.
• Ensure that all financial policies and procedures are adhered to in the unit i.e. patient and unit administration, CAPEX, equipment, budget planning, stock, waste, etc.
• Ensure effective staff care by compliance with HR and payroll policies and procedures in managing staff, staffing and related issues daily in the business
• Ensure and create a safe and conducive dialysis environment for NRC to render optimal dialysis daily.
• Ensure adherence to clinical policies and procedures and ensure that NRC’s quality initiatives are utilised for all patients under your management.
• Ensure efficient customer service by maintaining proactive and effective stakeholder and interdepartmental relationships and communication to maintain optimal service delivery standards.
• Ensure ongoing education, training, and development of yourself and unit staff to provide the best dialysis service.
• Ensure optimal patient care per NRC’s policies & procedures, best care practices and quality initiatives.
• Demonstrate the National Renal Care Values and Caring the NRC Way in all my behaviour.