Unit Manager - Cardiology Critical Care

About the role

The Unit Manager manages a specific nursing unit, such as a surgical ward, to ensure safe patient care and a positive client experience. The role also covers human and other resources so that staff are engaged and processes are optimised. This position is based in the Cardiology Critical Care unit of the Hospital Group in Bloemfontein.

Key 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 within financial and budget guidelines and ensure optimal use of resources
• Contribute to a positive client experience in the hospital
• Support interdepartmental outcomes and manage key stakeholder relations

Required profile

• Professional Nurse qualification, and either a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or an accredited management qualification, or 5 years of leadership experience in a hospital
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)
• 5 years of professional nurse experience in a hospital
• 2 years of leadership experience in a hospital

Required skills

• Auditing and accreditation processes
• Clinical risk management
• Microsoft Office
• Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
• Financial management
• Human resource processes including employee relations
• Infection prevention and control
• Staff productivity management
• Nursing functional knowledge and relevant nursing legislation
• Patient complaint management

To apply, send your CV and any supporting documents to the recruiter named in the original posting.