Job Description

Our client, a well-known private healthcare group, is urgently looking for a Professional/Registered Nurse to fulfil the role of Unit Manager for the High Care Unit. This is a permanent opportunity at in Welkom in the Free State.
BENEFITS

• Thirteenth cheque
• Pension fund membership and subsidy from the company
• Medical aid membership and subsidy from the company
• Annual nursing bonus
• Complimentary indemnity cover
• Uniform allowance

Requirements

• Registered with SANC as a Professional Nurse
• Professional Nurse qualification, and Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or an Accredited Management Qualification OR 5 years of leadership experience in a hospital, and Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit
• A minimum of 5 years experience as a Professional Nurse in a hospital
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a leadership role within a hospital
• Auditing and accreditation processes
• Clinical risk management
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
• Financial management
• Healthcare industry
• Human resource processes including employee relations
• Infection prevention and control
• Management of staff productivity
• Nursing functional knowledge
• Patient complaint management
• Relevant nursing legislation

Key Outputs
Duties and Responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
The Unit Manager manages a specific nursing unit, e.g. a surgical ward, to ensure safe patient care and a positive client experience. They further manage human and other resources to ensure that staff are engaged and processes are optimised.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS * 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 client experience in the hospital
• Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes
• Manage key stakeholder relations

Employment Conditions
BENEFITS

• Thirteenth cheque
• Pension fund membership and subsidy from the company
• Medical aid membership and subsidy from the company
• Annual nursing bonus
• Complimentary indemnity cover
• Uniform allowance

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:

• Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern and Western Cape: T 0219436270 / talent@mhr.co.za
• Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West: T 0219436269 / careers@mhr.co.za

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