Unit Manager: Maternity

Duties & Responsibilities:Management of staffEnsure adherence to policies and procedures at all timesManage staff according to the Basic Conditions of Employment and the Disciplinary Code, staff-planning and Recruitment and Selection of staffManage the day to day problem solving, including stock controlConduct regular inspectionsMaintain infection control strategies and procedures of the hospitalMaintain health and safety principlesMaintain and apply the required disciplineEvaluation, intervention and resolution of patient complaints and queriesPrepare daily, weekly and monthly reportsManage ad hoc projects as and when requiredRequirements:Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered NursePost Basic Diploma and / or relevant qualifications as an Advanced MidwifeMinimum of 5 years experience in a Maternity UnitPrevious experience in a similar Unit Manager positionExcellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skillsExcellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skillsThe skill to manage nursing standards and in-service trainingMaintain a professional image and characterAccurate record keeping and the management of stockCommitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projectsExcellent MS Office computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.Proven Labour Ward experienceAble to scrub for emergency caesarean cases