Unit Manager - Medical Ward

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.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 proceduresManage and mitigate clinical risks in the unitLead and manage the staff in the unitManage the unit's operational and capital expenses according to financial and budget guidelines and ensure optimal utilisation of resourcesManage and actively contribute to a positive patient experience in the hospitalSupport the achievement of interdepartmental outcomesManage key stakeholder relationsRequired EducationESSENTIAL EDUCATION: 3 or 4-year Diploma or 4 year Degree in Nursing; Postgraduate qualification in the unit's specialist area (if relevant)DESIRED EDUCATION: Nursing education qualification; Nursing management qualificationRequired ExperienceESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: At least 5 years professional nursing experience in a hospital; 2-3 years leadership experience in a hospitalDESIRED EXPERIENCE: Infection Prevention and Control; Clinical FacilitationRequired Job Skills And KnowledgeAuditing and accreditation processesClinical risk managementComputer literate (Microsoft Office)Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologiesFinancial managementHealthcare industryHuman resource processes including employee relationsInfection prevention and controlManagement of staff productivityNursing functional knowledgePatient complaint managementRelevant nursing legislation
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