Ward Unit Manager — Lead Nursing, Quality & Ops

Mediclinic International; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Southern Africa seeks a Unit Manager to oversee a nursing unit, ensuring safe patient care and a positive client experience. You will manage human and other resources to engage staff and optimise processes.

Requirements include a Professional Nurse qualification, a postgraduate diploma or equivalent leadership experience, and relevant nursing knowledge alongside strong risk management and QA skills.

Qualifications

• Essential nursing qualifications and leadership qualifications as stated.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Auditing

Clinical risk management

Quality assurance

Human resources

Infection control

Staff productivity

Nursing knowledge

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or Accredited Management Qualification

5 years leadership experience in a hospital

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing for specialist units

Job description

Mediclinic Southern Africa seeks a Unit Manager to oversee a nursing unit, ensuring safe patient care and a positive client experience. You will manage human and other resources to engage staff and optimise processes.

Requirements include a Professional Nurse qualification, a postgraduate diploma or equivalent leadership experience, and relevant nursing knowledge alongside strong risk management and QA skills.