Unit Manager - High Care

Mediclinic Kloof | Erasmuskloof, Pretoria | South Africa
Closing date: 05/09/2024
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Minette Swanepoel
Reference number: 53460
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo 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 AREASEnsure 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 EDUCATIONESSENTIAL EDUCATION: 3 or 4-year Diploma or 4 year Degree in Nursing; Postgraduate qualification in the unit's specialist area (if relevant).
REQUIRED EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL 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 KNOWLEDGEAuditing 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.

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