The Unit Manager will coordinate Improved Quality Nursing Care by ensuring compliance with professional and ethical practice. 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 practice by focusing on the integration of people, technology, and finance drivers in ensuring that Unit costs are maintained within budget.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Administer and supervise thus ensuring standards for quality nursing care are met in the units, evaluate on an ongoing basis, and take appropriate action
Monitor and enforce ward 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. Set stock standard levels
Monitor and manage staff attendance and always ensure coverage of the unit. Complete duty roster and record books in accordance with the Employment Act. Allocate staff, based on workload and level of competence ensuring optimal staff usage and maintaining the stability of 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 SA Nursing Act and SANC Regulations
Provide top-quality, customer-centric service
Effectively manage all costs emanating from the Department
Identify Quality Improvement opportunities and ensure appropriate strategy and Quality Improvement initiatives are developed and measured
Participate in the implementation of National Core Standards and other Busamed audits and quality initiatives and any other duties assigned by Management
Conduct active patient surveillance for Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) liaising with nursing staff and doctors
Implement an IPC programme tailored to the needs of the unit and in alignment with the hospital's IPC strategy
Monitor IPC compliance and identify areas of non-compliance through clinical audits and CSA, remedial action to be implemented and assessed for effectiveness
Maintain standards of Best Care Always and Bare Below the Elbows
Investigate all negative incidents and ensure appropriate recording and intervention
Maintain and update Barn Owl: incident reporting, initiation and closure of Action Plans and regular review of the department’s Risk Register and mitigation of risk
Ensure compliance with Protocols, Policies and Acts
Ensure the unit is providing safe, cost-effective quality patient care in line with the Clinical Governance strategy and evidence-based practice
Monitor the patient's journey through a structured review of the patient feedback survey, initiating intervention and quality improvement where indicated
Evaluate Nursing Quality Indicators and Clinical Outcomes
Communicate effectively with patients, families and parents regarding the patient’s care
Ensure the principles of Infection Prevention and all standard precautions are adhered to
Ensure processes are in line with the working procedures and policies of Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital
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 theatre operating qualification essential
Post-basic qualification in Management will be an advantage
At least five (5) years of relevant experience in a Hospital Environment
Experience in clinical leadership
Theatre working experience is essential
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 independently
