Unit Manager -ICU &Surgical Ward -Ascot Park Hospital at Joint Medical Holdings

PURPOSE OF POSITION


To lead and manage the nursing unit by ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care through effective coordination of nursing services, staff leadership, compliance with professional standards, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.


KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS


Lead, supervise, and support the ICU nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care within their scope of practice.
Plan, organise, coordinate, and manage the day-to-day operations of the unit to achieve organisational objectives.
Ensure compliance with the Department of Health (DOH), South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Employment and Labour (DEL), hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and other applicable legislation.
Coordinate and oversee individualised patient care from admission to discharge, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
Provide clinical leadership, mentoring, teaching, and training to nursing staff and students.
Monitor staff competence, conduct performance reviews, and support staff development.
Participate in the recruitment and selection of nursing staff in collaboration with the Nursing Services Manager (NSM).
Manage unit resources, including equipment, fixed assets, and inventory, ensuring appropriate maintenance and accountability.
Demonstrate sound financial and strategic planning to support effective unit management.
Foster positive working relationships with doctors, patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Effectively manage conflict and resolve operational challenges within the unit.
Prepare and submit accurate management reports within required timeframes.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


Matric (Grade 12)
Approximately five (5) years' experience as a Professional Nurse, deputising for the Unit Manager or currently in a unit manager post within the ICU department.
Incumbent must be ICU Trained.
Diploma in Nursing Administration is essential.
The ideal person will have willingness to assume job ownership, work independently and apply principles of continuous improvement.
Computer literacy - MS Word & Excel.