Unit Manager - Cardio ICU

Choose how often (in days) you want to receive a notification:

Mediclinic Heart Hospital | Arcadia, Pretoria | South Africa

Closing date: 06/01/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Werner Marais
Reference number: 53880
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF 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

1. Ensure safe patient care by meeting set clinical quality standards according to company policies and procedures.
2. Manage and mitigate clinical risks in the unit.
3. Lead and manage the staff in the unit.
4. Manage the unit's operational and capital expenses according to financial and budget guidelines and ensure optimal utilisation of resources.
5. Manage and actively contribute to a positive patient experience in the hospital.
6. Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes.
7. Manage key stakeholder relations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: 3 or 4-year Diploma or 4 year Degree in Nursing; Postgraduate qualification in ICU.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: At least 5 years professional nursing experience in a hospital; 2-3 years leadership experience in a hospital.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Infection Prevention and Control; Clinical Facilitation.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Auditing and accreditation processes.
• Clinical risk management.
• Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies.
• Human resource processes including employee relations.
• Infection prevention and control.
• Management of staff productivity.
• Nursing functional knowledge.

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.