Unit Manager - Maternity, Paediatrics and NICU

Nursing

The Unit Manager will be responsible for coordinating Improved Quality Nursing Care for the unit by ensuring compliance to professional and ethical practice. The incumbent will be accountable for coordinating Training, Development and Mentoring of staff. The incumbent will also be expected to apply and manage the best and most effective operational practice by focusing on the integration of people, technology and finance drivers in ensuring that Unit costs are maintained within budget.

• Effective Financial Management
  
  • Manage and support cost efficient nursing care whilst ensuring quality care.
  • Effectively manage all costs emanating from the Department.
• Effective Governance and Quality Management
  
  • Ensure the unit is providing safe, cost effective quality patient care in line with the Clinical Governance strategy and evidence-based practice.
  • Identify Quality Improvement opportunities and ensure appropriate strategy and Quality Improvement initiatives are developed and measured.
  • Manage, advise and influence the delivery of cost-effective quality nursing care whilst enhancing the Patient Journey through monitoring and intervention.
• Effective People Management
  
  • Create an environment where staff are aware of the role they play in the provision of Quality Nursing Care and their value to the organization.
  • Facilitate a culture that is supportive of talent management and the initiation of required implementations to hone nursing talent.

• A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/ B Cur Degree) or equivalent NQF 7 qualification.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.
• Registered as a Midwife
• Post basic qualification in Management will be an advantage.

• At least five (5) years relevant experience in a Hospital Environment.
• Experience in Maternity, Paediatrics & Nursery unit will be advantageous.
• Experience as a Unit Manager will be advantageous.