Unit Manager High Care

Medical Placements Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Placements Recruitment is seeking an experienced nurse leader to manage a clinical unit in Pretoria. The candidate must hold a Diploma in General Nursing or B Cur, be registered with the South African Nursing Council, and have a Post Basic in Critical Care plus a health services management qualification.

A minimum of three years’ experience after obtaining the speciality qualification is required. The role emphasizes cost-effective quality care, risk management, and strong patient care

Qualifications

• A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/ B Cur Degree) or equivalent NQF 7 qualification.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.
• Post Basic Qualification in Critical Care.
• Qualification in health services management.
• Minimum 3 years of experience post obtaining speciality qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage acuities and skill mix in such a way as to ensure cost effective quality care.
• Manage all costs emanating from the department.
• Ensure correct billing, stock management and purchasing.
• Investigate all negative incidents and ensure appropriate capturing on IMS.
• Monitor safety standards in accordance with the Machine and Occupational Safety Act (Act 6 of 1983).
• Report all accidents and incidents to Line Manager / Safety Representatives.
• Ensure compliance with protocols, policies and Acts.
• Ensure that all equipment is in working order and properly maintained.
• Ensure the unit is providing safe, cost-effective quality patient care in line with the Clinical Governance strategy and evidence based practice.
• Evaluate the patient’s journey through patient experience and stakeholder input.
• Evaluate nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care.

Education

Diploma in General Nursing

B Cur Degree

NQF 7 qualification

Post Basic Qualification in Critical Care

Health services management qualification

Job description

• A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/ B Cur Degree) or equivalent NQF 7 qualification
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
• Post Basic Qualification in Critical Care
• Qualification in health services management
• Minimum 3 years of experience post obtaining speciality qualification

Please note if you do not have the above listed, your application will not be accepted.

Financial Management

• Manage acuities and skill mix in such a way as to ensure cost effective quality care.
• Manage all costs emanating from the department
• Ensure correct billing, stock management and purchasing

Risk management

• Investigate all negative incidents and ensure appropriate capturing on IMS
• Monitor safety standards in accordance with the Machine and Occupational Safety Act (Act 6 of 1983). Report all accidents and incidents to Line Manager / Safety Representatives
• Ensure compliance with protocols, policies and Acts
• Ensure that all equipment is in working order and properly maintained

Patient care

• Ensure the unit is providing safe, cost-effective quality patient care in line with the Clinical Governance strategy and evidence based practice
• Evaluate the patient’s journey through patient experience and stakeholder input
• Evaluate nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care