Unit Manager - Obstetrics /Neonatal Icu

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Mediclinic Cape Town | Cape Town | South Africa 
Closing date: 08/05/2024
Number of positions: 1 
Recruiter name: Helena Padayachee
Reference number: 49666
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile 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 EDUCATION ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:  3 or 4-year Diploma or 4 year Degree in Nursing; Postgraduate qualification in the unit's specialist area (if relevant)
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 KNOWLEDGEAuditing and accreditation processesClinical risk managementContinuous improvement and quality assurance methodologiesHuman resource processes including employee relationsInfection prevention and controlManagement of staff productivityNursing functional knowledgeAll 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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