Job Description

Job Title: Unit Manager: Medical Ward

Location: Clinix Botshelong-Empilweni Private Hospital (Vosloorus).

Reports to: Nursing Services Manager

Job Summary:

To plan, monitor, coordinate and oversee the Unit's operations and processes to ensure quality patient care and the overall running of the unit including but not limited to managing the ward clerks, RN, EN and ENA's roles and responsibilities. Take responsibility for the mentoring, coaching, training and development of nursing staff and managing the Unit budget and ensuring cost saving and stakeholder engagement.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements:

Cur/Diploma in General Nursing. Nursing Administration. BLS Qualification.

Minimum Experience:

3+ years' experience at a managerial/supervisory level. Experience in Medical Ward Nursing Care. Experience within a private hospital environment is advantageous.

Added Advantage:

Further Business Management qualification advantageous. Updated ACLS/PALS/ATLS advantageous.

DELIVERABLES:

Perform all duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards. Adhere to the principles and standards of Patient Advocacy according to SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient rights and Responsibility Charter., National Millennium Development goals and responsibility of Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Promote effective and quality patient care through the application of relevant policies and procedures and efficient management of day-to-day Unit activities. Ward administration to ensure compliance with protocols, security, safe patient environment, policies, procedures and the Groups patient care standards. Effective Management of cost centre and operational unit activities and processes including control of equipment, tools, stock, to required levels and according to prescribed guidelines. * Manage staff including agency staff and identify and implement quality improvement opportunities.