Unit Manager - Medical

Mediclinic International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cape Town is looking for a Unit Manager to oversee a specific nursing unit, ensuring safe patient care and optimizing resources. The ideal candidate will have a Professional Nurse qualification, 5 years of hospital experience, and 2 years of leadership. Strong skills in clinical risk management and auditing processes are essential. This permanent position offers an on-site workplace and is part of Mediclinic's commitment to hiring a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital.
• 2 years of leadership experience in a hospital.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe patient care by meeting set clinical quality standards.
• Manage and mitigate clinical risks in the unit.
• Lead and manage the staff in the unit.
• Manage the unit's operational and capital expenses.

Skills

Auditing and accreditation processes

Clinical risk management

Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies

Human resource processes including employee relations

Infection prevention and control

Management of staff productivity

Nursing functional knowledge

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or an Accredited Management Qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit

Job description

Mediclinic wants to alert candidates that third parties are from time to time fraudulently advertising vacancies at Mediclinic and/or offering employment contracts with subsequent payment instructions to accounts linked to the fraudulent activity. Please note that Mediclinic will never request payment for an application or offer made. All official vacancies are advertised on the Mediclinic career website and candidates are advised to visit the site to confirm the validity of vacancies.

Mediclinic Cape Town| Gardens, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 07/01/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Helena Padayachee
Reference number: 66249
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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
• Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
• Human resource processes including employee relations
• Infection prevention and control
• Management of staff productivity
• Nursing functional knowledge

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.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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