Job Description

Our client, a leader in the private healthcare industry, is urgently looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) / Professional Nurse (PN) to work as a Hospital Unit Manager in Trauma / Emergency. This is an opportunity to work a 3 month contract at a private hospital in Cape Town.
Working hours will be Mon to Friday from 06:30 to 15:30 approximately.
Join our dynamic team today to take advantage of the range of benefits we offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible payment options
• Placement opportunities at various clients across South Africa
• Complimentary indemnity cover at specified clients

Requirements

• Registered with SANC as a Professional Nurse
• A qualification in Emergency Nursing is required
• A qualification in Nursing management will be advantageous
• A minimum of 5 years experience as a Professional Nurse within a Trauma/Emergency unit
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a leadership role within a hospital
• Clinical risk management knowledge and experience
• Knowledge and understanding of nursing functions and relevant nursing legislation
• Patient complaints management skills
• Prior knowledge of human resources processes, including employee relations and financial management.
• Experience in managing staff productivity and continuous improvement methodologies
• Upholds high ethical, confidentiality and professional standards
• Preferably own transport

Key Outputs

• Ensure 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

Other Information
If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, apply directly by clicking on 'Apply'. Kindly ensure that your profile is complete and up to date. For any online support, please contact our Career Centre: o Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern and Western Cape: T 0219436270 / talent@mhr.co.za o Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West: T 0219436269 / careers@mhr.co.za
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