Unit Manager Paediatrics

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:B. Cur/ Diploma in General Nursing and MidwiferyCurrent registration with South African Nursing CouncilPost basic qualification in Child Nursing ScienceBcur ED Admin qualificationBLS qualificationFurther Business Management qualification advantageousUpdated ACLS / PALS/ ATLS advantageous2-3+ years experience at a managerial/supervisory levelComputer LiteracyMinimum Job Requirements Perform all duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core StandardsAdhere to the principles and standards of Patient Advocacy according to SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of ConductPatient rights and Responsibility Charter, National Millennium Development goals and responsibility of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)Promote effective and quality patient care through the application of relevant policies and procedures and efficient management of day-to-day Unit activitiesWard administration to ensure compliance with protocols, security, safe patient environment, policies, procedures and the Groups patient care standardsEffective Management of cost centre and operational unit activities and processes including control of equipment, tools, stock, to required levels and according to prescribed guidelinesManage staff including agency staff and identify and implement quality improvement opportunities