Unit Manager – Trauma Unit
Life Healthcare Group (Pty) Ltd · Johannesburg
Job description
About the role
The Trauma Unit at Life Peglerae Hospital is seeking an experienced Unit Manager to lead clinical practice, coordinate resources and drive quality outcomes. You will be the central point for clinical leadership, staff development and operational efficiency within a high‑pressure environment.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of nursing care plans and coordinate multidisciplinary treatment programs.
- Act as the clinical expert to achieve patient outcomes and ensure staff competence.
- Conduct quality care rounds, clinical audits and address patient complaints.
- Implement national quality initiatives and monitor safety risks.
- Drive best operating practices and support hospital marketing initiatives.
- Provide visible leadership aligned with LHC values and manage all people‑related processes.
- Participate in budgeting, control nursing costs and manage stock and equipment utilization.
- Maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including doctors, patients and service providers.
Required profile
- Proven experience in clinical leadership and unit management within a hospital setting.
- Ability to develop staff competence, supervise students and foster a learning environment.
- Strong track record of implementing quality and safety initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution.
Required skills
What we offer
- Opportunity to lead a dedicated trauma team in a reputable private hospital.
- Supportive environment aligned with Life Healthcare Group’s values.
- Total compensation package commensurate with experience.
Questions fréquentes
Why are you reporting this job?
Explore further
Salaries, guides and searches in South Africa.
Salaries by job title
Apply in 30 seconds
Enter your email to apply. An account will be created automatically.
By continuing, you accept our terms of use.
Already have an account? Login
A question about this job?
Ask it here: you will get the full job summary by e-mail, right away.
Published 1 month ago
Expires 1 week from now
33 views · 0 interested
Boost your chances
Upload your CV — we will match you with relevant openings.
Analyzing your CV...
Life Healthcare Group (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
Related job offers
-
Senior Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist
Austell Pharmaceuticals Johannesburg -
Healthcare Worker – Dialysis Support
National Renal Care - NRC Mayfair Johannesburg -
Programme Coordinator – Community Violence Prevention
NACOSA Johannesburg -
Assistant Manager PHC (PNB4) – HIV/AIDS & TB Programme
Free State Department of Health Mangaung -
Head of Clinical Unit – Internal Medicine
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health Madadeni