Overview
Unit Manager - Medical at Mediclinic Group. This role manages a specific nursing unit (e.g., a surgical ward) to ensure safe patient care and a positive client experience. The Unit Manager also oversees human and other resources to keep staff engaged and processes optimised.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Professional Nurse qualificationPostgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or an Accredited Management Qualification OR 5 years of leadership experience in a hospitalPostgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g., Perioperative Nursing)Desired Education
N / A
Required Experience
5 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital2 years of leadership experience in a hospitalRequired Job Skills And Knowledge
Auditing and accreditation processesClinical risk managementComputer literate (Microsoft Office)Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologiesFinancial managementHealthcare industryHuman resource processes including employee relationsInfection prevention and controlManagement of staff productivityNursing functional knowledgePatient complaint managementRelevant nursing legislationAdditional Information
All applicants will be considered, with preference given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants / employees that meet the minimum requirements.
Job Type : Nursing | Workplace Type : On-site | Employment type : Permanent
Closing date : 25 / 09 / 2025 | Number of positions : 1
Recruiter : Sandisiwe Mathe | Reference number : 63734
Job Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Health Care ProviderIndustries : Hospitals and Health CareWorklocation : Mediclinic Vereeniging, Vereeniging, South Africa
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