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Unit Manager - Orthopaedics

Unit Manager - Orthopaedics

Mediclinic ConstantiabergPlumstead, Cape Town
3 days ago
Job description

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. Perioperative Nursing)

DESIRED EDUCATION : N / A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

5 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital

2 years of leadership experience in a hospital

DESIRED EXPERIENCE : N / A

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
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