Unit Manager – High Care

Description:

Role Summary The Unit Manager will be responsible for coordinating improved quality nursing care by ensuring compliance to professional and ethical practice. Keywork output and accountabilities Financial Management, which entail management of acuities and skill mix in such a way to ensure cost effective quality care. Manage all costs emanating from the department, ensure correct billing, stock management and purchasing. Governance and quality management, risk management, patient care, transformation targets, people management, administration, resource allocation as well as team work. Inherent Requirements • A relevant nursing qualification – Diploma in General Nursing (NQF level 6) or B Cur Degree (NQF level 7) • Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse • Post Basic Qualification in Critical Care Nursing is essential • Management qualification • A minimum of 4-6 years experience in a High Care/ICU environment essential • 2-3 years Managerial experience in a multidiscipline complex • An Intermediate level of Computer proficiency • Sound Financial Knowledge and ability to interpret financial data • Ability to build relationships with various stakeholders including doctors Knowledge • Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialised high care and intensive nursing • Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial. • Allocate staff members in a manner that promotes optimal use of staff to provide appropriate nursing care for the individual patient regarding his / her needs and specialised skills needed by the nursing staff member Candidates with a disability are encouraged to apply Email MS Word CV and qualifications to office@bradshawleroux.co.za

Requirements:

• Management: 2 to 3 years