Unit Manager – ICU & CCU (Kimberley, Northern Cape)

About the role

The Unit Manager will lead the ICU and CCU teams, ensuring safe, high‑quality patient care and effective service delivery within a multidisciplinary environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain safe, cost‑effective patient care aligned with clinical governance and evidence‑based practice.
• Evaluate patient journeys, experience and stakeholder feedback.
• Monitor nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes.
• Communicate clearly with patients about their care plans.
• Promote health and wellbeing of patients and staff.
• Enforce infection prevention standards and international precautions.
• Implement group quality initiatives and liaise with public liability on risk incidents.

Required profile

• Relevant nursing qualification (B Cur Degree or equivalent) and post‑basic ICU qualification.
• 3‑5 years experience as a Unit Manager or Shift Leader in ICU.
• Compliance with SANC code for Registered Nurses and applicable healthcare legislation.
• Compulsory BLS certification.
• Advanced computer literacy; knowledge of Kronos is advantageous.

Required skills

• BLS certification
• Advanced computer literacy
• Kronos scheduling system (beneficial)