The Unit Manager will be responsible for coordinating Improved Quality Nursing Care by ensuring compliance with professional and ethical practices. The incumbent will be accountable for coordinating the Training, Development, and Mentoring of staff in the Unit. The incumbent will also be expected to apply and manage the best and most effective operational practices by focusing on the integration of people, technology, and finance drivers to ensure that Unit costs are maintained within budget.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Administer and supervise, thus ensuring standards for quality nursing care are met in the unit, evaluate on an ongoing basis and take appropriate action
Monitor and enforce standards, procedures and staff performance. Manage unit activities, including irregularities and policy violations and take corrective and follow-up action. Perform clinical instruction as necessary
Control drugs as per regulations of the Pharmacy Act (Act 53 of 1974), perform checks on drug totals and drug registers and ensure that procedures and recording are adhered to. Rationalise and control emergency stock. Stock control
Monitor and manage staff attendance and ensure coverage of the unit at all times. Allocate staff based on workload and level of competence, ensuring optimal staff usage and maintaining the stability of the nurse/patient ratio
Promote and maintain good working and interpersonal relationships with management, patients, staff, doctors and colleagues. Coordinate the activities of all hospital departments to provide uniformity of direction
Demonstrate professional ethics and leadership qualities. Maintain standards and conduct to the South African Nursing Act and SANC Regulations
Conduct frequent ward rounds and provide top-quality, customer-centric service
Ensure processes are in line with the working procedures and policies of Thrive @ Busamed
Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification
A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/ B Cur Degree) or equivalent NQF 7 qualifications
Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
Post-basic qualification in Management will be advantageous
At least five (5) years of relevant experience in a Private Hospital Environment
Experience in clinical leadership
Mental Health experience is essential
Full understanding of the Mental Health Care Act, No. 17 of 2002 and the Regulations
Full understanding of the Nursing Act, No. 33 of 2005 and the Nursing Act, No. 50 of 1978 and the Regulations
Must understand confidentiality issues and the use of discretion
Computer Literacy essential
Sound financial knowledge and the ability to interpret financial data
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Report writing skills
Analytical thinking
Must be able to function effectively and independently
