Unit Manager: Surgical ICU

Hire Resolve; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced Unit Manager for Dolphin Coast/Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. The role oversees ICU patient care, staff performance, and governance compliance to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a Diploma in General Nursing or B Cur with a post-basic Critical Care Nursing qualification and SA nursing registration. At least 3–5 years in ICU and 1 year in a supervisory role are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in General Nursing or B Cur degree with SA nursing registration.
• Post-basic qualification in Critical Care Nursing is essential.
• Additional qualification in Nursing Management is advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years of ICU nursing experience.
• At least 1 year in a management or senior supervisory role within a hospital.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of safe, cost-effective, quality patient care in line with governance standards.
• Evaluate nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes to identify improvements.
• Coordinate training and mentoring of nursing staff to enhance skills.
• Monitor staff performance, attendance, and unit coverage.
• Manage unit activities and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and healthcare legislation.
• Control drug use and emergency stock per regulatory standards.
• Identify quality improvement opportunities and develop patient care strategies.
• Participate in National Core Standards and other quality initiatives.
• Conduct patient rounds to ensure high customer-centric care.
• Foster relationships with medical staff, management, patients, and stakeholders.
• Communicate care plans and progress with patients and families.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Critical Care

Staff supervision

Quality improvement

Governance

Education

Diploma in General Nursing

B Cur

Post-basic Critical Care Nursing

Nursing Management

Job description

Hire Resolve Client is looking for an experienced Unit Manager to join their team inDolphin Coast/Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure the delivery of safe, cost-effective, and quality patient care in line with clinical governance standards and evidence-based practices.
• Evaluate nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes to identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate training, development, and mentoring programs for nursing staff to enhance their skills and professional growth.
• Monitor staff performance, manage attendance, and ensure adequate coverage in the unit at all times.
• Manage unit activities, including addressing irregularities and policy violations, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, policies, and relevant healthcare legislation.
• Control and monitor the use of drugs and emergency stock in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Identify opportunities for quality improvement and develop strategies to enhance patient care services.
• Participate in the implementation of National Core Standards and other quality initiatives.
• Conduct patient rounds regularly to ensure a high standard of customer-centric service.
• Foster effective working relationships with medical practitioners, hospital management, patients, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding care plans and progress.

Requirements

• Diploma in General Nursing or a Bachelor of Nursing (B Cur) degree.
• Post-basic qualification in Critical Care Nursing is essential.
• Additional qualification in Nursing Management is advantageous.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse
• A minimum of 3-5 years of nursing experience in ICU settings.
• At least 1 year of experience in a management or senior supervisory role within a hospital environment.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.