As the leading medical recruitment agency in South Africa, our client has an exciting opportunity for a Unit Manager - Medical Unit based in George, South Africa. The Unit Manager - Medical Unit is to lead a quality and safe patient care experience that meets the set clinical standards through the optimal management of human and organisational resources within a structured unit.
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 utilization of resources
Manage and actively contribute to a positive patient experience in the hospital
Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes
Manage key stakeholder relations
Auditing and accreditation processes
Clinical risk management
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
Requirements:
Registered Nurse with a valid SANC registration
Post basic qualification advantageous
Nursing education qualification & Nursing administration/management qualification
Min 3 years experience in leadership
Min 5 years experience in nursing
Infection Prevention and Control; Clinical Facilitation advantageous
Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
Salary is market related
Location: George, South Africa
If this vacancy is closed or you have any questions please contact apply@medipath.co.za Please be advised that you will be contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment within 14 days should we wish to proceed with your application. Similarly, if you are not contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment, please accept your application as unsuccessful. Your CV will automatically be added to our database and we could be contacting you should a suitable position arise.