ICU Unit Manager (Tembisa, Gauteng)

About the role

The ICU Unit Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, cost‑effective, high‑quality patient care in a hospital setting. You will be responsible for overseeing clinical governance, mentoring staff, and driving continuous improvement across the unit.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure safe, evidence‑based patient care aligned with the organisation’s clinical governance strategy.
• Evaluate patient journeys, experience, and stakeholder feedback to improve service delivery.
• Monitor nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes, reporting on performance.
• Communicate clearly with patients about their care plans and promote health and wellbeing for patients and staff.
• Enforce infection prevention protocols and international standard 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 an ICU setting.
• Compliance with the SANC code for Registered Nurses and all applicable healthcare legislation.
• Compulsory BLS certification.
• Flexible availability for shift work.

Required skills

• Advanced computer literacy.
• Knowledge of the Kronos scheduling system (beneficial).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.