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Unit Manager ICU

Unit Manager ICU

Melomed Private HospitalsZA
7 days ago
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Job title : Unit Manager ICU

Job Location : Western Cape,

Deadline : November 27, 2025

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  • A Unit Manager in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a Registered Nurse with management and leadership responsibilities, overseeing the daily operations and staff within the ICU. They ensure quality patient care, manage resources, and develop the nursing team.
  • 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
  • Job Requirements

  • Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
  • Post Basic Diploma or Equivalent in Critical Care General
  • Proven experience as a Shift Leader or Deputy Unit Manager in an ICU setting
  • Experience in the Cardiothoracic Speciality will be an advantage
  • A minimum 5 years’ experience in the relevant specialty
  • 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
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