Unit Manager- Mental Health and Wellness

Mediclinic International; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic International is seeking a Unit Manager for the Mental Health and Wellness unit at its Mabopane facility. The ideal candidate will have extensive nursing experience along with leadership skills to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient resource management. Excellent managerial capabilities are necessary to lead the nursing unit effectively while adhering to clinical standards and fostering a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• Professional Nurse qualification required.
• Postgraduate diploma in Health Services Management or management qualification preferred.
• 5 years professional nursing experience in a hospital necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care and ensure safety according to clinical standards.
• Lead and manage staff for effective unit operation.
• Oversee operational and capital expenses in the nursing unit.

Skills

Auditing and accreditation processes

Clinical risk management

Continuous improvement methodologies

Employee relations

Infection prevention and control

Management of staff productivity

Nursing functional knowledge

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Unit Manager- Mental Health and Wellness

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Mediclinic Legae| Mabopane, Pretoria | South Africa

Closing date: 29/06/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Kelebogile Rennie Letsholo
Reference number: 60019
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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