Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates. The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

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 relationsREQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

Professional Nurse qualification with Midwifery, 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 (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)

DESIRED EDUCATION:

N/AREQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

5 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital 2 years of leadership experience in a hospital

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

N/AREQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

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

Unit Manager - General Unit