Unit Manager- SICU

Joint Medical Holdings Ltd.; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Medical Holdings Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Nurse Unit Manager to oversee a unit within the Surgical Intensive Care Unit.

The role includes supervising nursing staff, coordinating quality patient care, and mentoring trainees within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate has a Diploma in Nursing Management and SANC accreditation in Critical Care, with about five years of RN experience and a proactive, independent work style.

Qualifications

• Approximately five (5) years experience as a Registered Nurse, deputising for the Unit Manager.
• Diploma in Nursing Management is essential.
• Critical Care Nursing accredited with SANC.
• The ideal person will have willingness to assume job ownership, work independently and apply principles of continuous improvement.
• A Midwifery qualification will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of operating a unit within Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
• Supervise nursing staff and coordinate quality patient care within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Mentor and train staff; ensure nursing service delivery aligns with department goals.
• Plan strategically and financially; manage department costs.
• Lead and supervise staff; uphold hospital policies and DOH/SANC/DOL/OHSC requirements.

Skills

Professionalism

Well-spoken and respectful

Education

Diploma in Nursing Management

Critical Care Nursing accredited with SANC

Five years RN experience

Job description

The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of operating a unit within Surgical Intensive Care Unit including supervising nursing staff, coordinating quality patient care, capacity building, mentoring and training and ensuring the nursing service delivery is practiced within a multi-disciplinary team

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ensure all nursing staff in the team practice safely, are competent and work within their scope of practice.
• Ability to plan strategically and financially and manage all costs emanating from the department.
• Assume the role of Nurse Educator with Students and staff.
• Ability to coordinate individualized patient care, from point of first contact throughout the episode of care, incorporating discharge planning in the plan of care.
• To maintain the highest standards at all times.
• Ability to plan, organise, control, lead and direct the team and actively participate as a team member to achieve the company goals.
• Ability to understand and adhere to policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Good Interaction skills with doctors, patients, and colleagues essential
• Ability to handle all conflict situations in the Unit.
• Ability to uphold all legislative requirements including DOH, SANC, DOL, OHSC
• Equipment maintenance and motivations.
• Recruitment of nursing personnel with the NSM.
• Ability to lead and supervise staff and apply problem-solving skills.
• Adhere to and demonstrate the Hospital Regulations and Policies.
• Manage clinical governance and clinical risk.
• Foster a harmonious working environment and promote staff wellbeing.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Maintain professionalism and foster a professional environment.
• Build interdepartmental collaborative working relationships.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Educational Qualifications & Experience)

• Approximately five (5) years experience as a Registered Nurse, deputising for the Unit Manager.
• Diploma in Nursing Management is essential.
• Critical Care Nursing accredited with SANC.
• The ideal person will have willingness to assume job ownership, work independently and apply principles of continuous improvement.
• A Midwifery qualification will be advantageous

(Practical & Technical)

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

• Professionalism and initiative
• Well-spoken and respectful
• Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies

JMH VALUES

(Commitment)

• We respect the dignity of an individual.
• We are committed to giving our doctors top quality service.
• We are committed to building an atmosphere of trust, and to train and develop our staff to their fullest potential.

• We will act in a responsible manner towards our physical and social environment.

We are committed to providing our shareholders with a fair rate of return on their investment.

NB: POPIA CLAUSE

Your information is collected and processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act No 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

By applying to this advert, you consent to JMH (Pty) Ltd collecting and processing your personal information for the purpose of determining your eligibility for the advertised position.

If unsuccessful, your personal information is securely destroyed and is not retained by the company.

Closing date for applications is 26 January 2026