Unit Manager Isipingo - Trauma

Joint Medical Holdings Ltd.; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Medical Holdings Ltd. is seeking an experienced Unit Manager for the Isipingo Trauma unit. The role focuses on enhancing nursing care quality, ensuring adherence to professional standards, and coordinating a multidisciplinary team.

You will lead capacity building, mentoring, and training, drive clinical governance, monitor outcomes, and promote infection prevention. A strong background in trauma care and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in nursing and registration with SANC.
• Management qualification or diploma.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including electronic medical records systems.
• +5 years Trauma Exp. in Shift Leader/Management role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing care quality and ensure adherence to professional standards.
• Monitor and improve service delivery within quality assurance framework.
• Coordinate capacity building, mentoring, and training initiatives.
• Ensure accurate billing, stock management, and purchasing.
• Promote infection prevention and standard precautions.
• Ensure records are compiled timely and accurately.
• Lead staff development and manage attendance.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and policy compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Team coordination

Communication

Quality improvement

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Qualification in management

Tools

EMR systems

Computer literacy

Job description

About the job Unit Manager Isipingo - Trauma

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Unit manager will oversee the enhancement of nursing care quality by ensuring adherence to professional and ethical standards. They will also monitor and ensure that nursing care and service delivery adhere to standards within a multi-disciplinary quality assurance team. Additionally, the role includes coordinating capacity building, mentoring, and training initiatives.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Ensuring accurate billing, stock management, and purchasing.

Identifying and implementing quality improvement opportunities.

Ensuring timely and accurate compilation of records.

Ensuring compliance with protocols, policies, and regulatory Acts.

Promoting the health and wellbeing of patients and staff.

Providing safe, cost-effective, quality patient care aligned with Clinical Governance and evidence-based practice.

Evaluating patient experiences and stakeholder feedback to improve services.

Monitoring nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes.

Communicating effectively with patients about their care.

Promoting infection prevention practices and standard precautions.

Participating actively in team efforts to achieve objectives.

Engaging in ongoing professional development and staying current with organizational policies.

Delegating decision-making, tasks, and responsibilities appropriately to enhance organizational and employee effectiveness.

Developing the nursing workforce through training and talent management initiatives.

Monitoring staff attendance and addressing absenteeism.

Managing change and conflict effectively.

Supporting staff development through coaching and mentoring.

Building positive working relationships and collaboration with colleagues, doctors, suppliers, and service providers.

Cultivating strategic inter-departmental relationships to achieve hospital and departmental goals.

Establishing effective relationships with public liability and healthcare waste management.

COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Educational Qualifications & Experience)

Diploma/Degree in Nursing.

Qualification in management

SANC Registration as Professional Nurse

Basic Life Support certification

Proficiency in computer applications, including electronic medical records systems.

+5 years Trauma Exp. in Shift Leader/Management role