Overview
Unit Manager: Surgical Ward Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Medi Clinic
Mediclinic Durbanville | Durbanville, Cape Town | South Africa
Closing date: 22/01/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name:
Monique Joy Hector
Reference number: 56744
Workplace Type:
On-site
Permanent
MAINPURPOSEOF JOB
To lead a quality and safe patient care experience that meets the set clinical standards through the optimal management of human and organisational resources within a structured unit.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
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 patient experience in the hospital.
Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes.
Manage key stakeholder relations.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIALEDUCATION:3 or 4-year Diploma or 4 year Degree in Nursing;
Postgraduate qualification in the unit’s specialist area (if relevant).
DESIREDEDUCATION:Nursingeducationqualification;
Nursing management qualification.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:At least 5 years professional nursing experience in a hospital; 2-3 yearsleadershipexperience in a hospital.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:InfectionPreventionand Control;
Clinical Facilitation.
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Auditing and accreditation processes.
Clinical risk management.
Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
Continuous improvementandquality assurancemethodologies.
Financial management.
Healthcare industry knowledge.
Human resource processes including employee relations.
Infectionpreventionand control.
Management of staff productivity.
Nursing functional knowledge.
Patient complaint management.
Relevant nursing legislation.
All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
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Title: Unit Manager: Surgical Ward
Company: Medi Clinic
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Healthcare, Management
