Job Description

Strong quality patient care orientation in order to mitigate risks



BLS competent



Must be computer literate and have statistical abilities



Provide health education to parents and patients



Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students



Perform teaching rounds with junior staff members and students



High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure



Ability to render basic and advance nursing care without supervision



Delegate duties effectively



Manage staff in the unit in accordance with BCEA / HR Policies



Clinical competence



Good work management, planning and organising skills



Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping



Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and independently



Strong leadership



Detail orientated especially with stock management



Liaison between, doctors, patients and personnel



Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels



Ability to make critical clinical decisions



Work afterhours and weekends as operationally required



Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse



Proven experience as a Unit Manager or in a relevant Managerial position



A minimum 5 years' experience in a similar environment



Excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills



Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills



Accurate record keeping and the management of stock



Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects



Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.



Knowledge of the Kronos System



Between 5 - 7 Years