Unit Manager- Critical Care & High Care

Mediclinic; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Legae in Mabopane, Pretoria is seeking an Unit Manager to oversee a nursing unit, ensuring safe patient care and a positive client experience. You will also manage human and financial resources to optimise processes.

The role requires a Professional Nurse qualification with postgraduate management credentials or equivalent leadership experience, plus knowledge of infection prevention and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Professional nurse qualification and postgraduate management qualification or leadership experience.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe patient care by meeting set clinical quality standards according to company policies and procedures.
• Lead and manage the staff in the unit.
• Manage the unit's operational and capital expenses according to financial guidelines.
• Contribute to a positive client experience in the hospital.
• Support interdepartmental outcomes and stakeholder relations.

Skills

Auditing & accreditation

Clinical risk management

Computer literacy

Quality assurance

Financial management

Healthcare industry knowledge

HR processes

Infection prevention

Staff productivity

Nursing knowledge

Patient complaints

Nursing legislation

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (specialist unit)

5 years leadership experience in a hospital

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mediclinic Legae | Mabopane, Pretoria | South Africa

Closing date: 08/11/2026
Number of positions: 1
Reference number: 74847
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Unit Manager manages a specific nursing unit, e.g. a surgical ward, to ensure safe patient care and a positive client experience. They further manage human and other resources to ensure that staff are engaged and processes are optimised.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Ensure safe patient care by meeting set 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

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

Professional Nurse qualification, and Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or an Accredited Management Qualification OR 5 years of leadership experience in a hospital, and

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)

DESIRED EDUCATION:

N/A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

5 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital

2 years of leadership experience in a hospital

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

N/A

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Auditing and accreditation processes
• Clinical risk management
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
• Financial management
• Healthcare industry
• Human resource processes including employee relations
• Infection prevention and control
• Management of staff productivity
• Nursing functional knowledge
• Patient complaint management
• Relevant nursing legislation

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.