Unit Manager - Neonatal/NNICU (Pretoria) Market related

MVG Recruitment Specialists; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

MVG Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Unit Manager for a private hospital in Pretoria. The role requires neonatology qualifications and SANC registration as a nurse, with 2+ years in a private hospital setting. You will lead a nursing team, safeguard patient safety, and ensure cost-effective, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include acuity management, cost control, inventory and purchasing, and incident investigations to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a nursing unit in a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of Neonatology practices and patient safety.
• Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate improved quality nursing care for the unit.
• Manage acuities and skill mix for cost-effective care.
• Control costs from the department and ensure billing accuracy.
• Oversee stock management and purchasing.
• Investigate negative incidents and document in IMS.

Skills

Unit management

Nursing leadership

Neonatology

Quality improvement

Budgeting

Education

SANC Registered Nurse

Job description

Unit Manager Position

Our client requires a Unit Manager who will take full responsibility for coordinating improved quality nursing care. Essential for this role is a NEONATOLOGY qualification.

Key responsibilities:

1. Manage acuities and skill mix to ensure cost effective quality care.
2. Manage all costs emanating from the department.
3. Ensure correct billing, stock management and purchasing.
4. Investigate all negative incidents and capture on IMS.
5. Ensure the unit is providing safe quality patient care.

Key requirements:

1. Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse.
2. 2 or more years experience in a Private Hospital setting.