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Unit Manager- Neonatal Critical Care

MediclinicNelspruit, ZA

6 days ago

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Job title : Unit Manager- Neonatal Critical Care

Job Location : Mpumalanga, Nelspruit

Deadline : October 28, 2025

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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

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION :

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 (e.g.Neonatal ICU )

Advanced Midwifery OR Neonatal Certificate OR an ICU Qualification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

5 years of Senior Professional Nurse experience in a hospital

2 years of leadership experience in a hospital

REQUIRED 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

Closing date : 20 / 10 / 2025

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