Unit Manager-Neonatal (NICU)

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinix Tshepo-Themba Private Hospital in Dobsonville/Soweto seeks a Unit Manager- Neonatal to plan, coordinate and oversee neonatal care operations, mentoring nursing staff and managing the unit budget. The role ensures 24/7 care for premature and ill newborns, along with cost-saving and stakeholder engagement.

Reporting to the Nursing Services Manager, you will supervise ward clerks, RNs, ENs and ENAs, drive service optimisation and deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a state-registered General Nurse qualification (BCur).
• PALS, NRR certifications required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Nursing Administration credentials or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, coordinate and oversee unit operations to ensure quality patient care.
• Mentor, coach and develop nursing staff; manage unit budget and cost saving.
• Supervise ward clerks, RNs, ENs and ENAs and drive service optimisation.
• Report, analyse and respond to patient experience feedback for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care approaches.

Skills

Planning and Organising

Results Management

Client Centricity

Education

BCur in General Nursing

Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRR)

BLS

Nursing Administration

Job description

Job Title: Unit Manager- Neonatal

Location:Clinix Tshepo-Themba Private Hospital (Dobsonville, Soweto)

Reports to: Nursing Services Manager.

Job Summary:

To plan, monitor, coordinate and oversee the Unit’s operations and processes to ensure quality patient care and the overall running of the unit including but not limited to managing the ward clerks, RN, EN and ENA’s roles and responsibilities. Take responsibility for the mentoring, coaching, training and development of nursing staff and managing the Unit budget and ensuring cost saving and stakeholder engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

• BCur in General Nursing.
• Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRR) certification
• BLS
• Cur Clinical Nursing Science Neonatal Nursing Science
• Nursing Administration

Minimum Experience

• 3+ years’ experience at a managerial/supervisory level.
• Experienced in Neonatal Nursing / care
• Experience within a private hospital environment advantageou

Key Competencies

• Planning and Organising
• Results Management
• Client Centricity

Deliverables

Plan and organise multiple work outputs by assigning tasks and priorities and continuously reviewing objectives and goals in line with the Unit standards.

• Manage the provision of round the clock care to premature and severely ill new-born infants.
• Oversee the Performing of essential medical procedures such as inserting intravenous lines, performing tests and administering medications.
• Manage ward clerks, RNs, ENs as well as ENAs within area of accountability and drive service optimisation.
• Report, analyse and manage customer relations in the Unit including feedback on patient experience and satisfaction and implement improvement opportunities
• Advocate for and encourage the provision of emotional support to parents and family members of infants in the Neonatal ward
• Conduct on the job training, coaching and mentoring to direct reports to ensure development of team and improvement of overall service delivery.
• Oversee the detailed recording of medical consumables to ensure accurate billing
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, review, discuss and co-ordinate best approach to overall patient care.