Unit Manager

4 days ago

South Africa Mediclinic Group Full time

Mediclinic Cape Gate | Brackenfell, Cape Town | South Africa 

Closing date: 15/12/2025  

Number of positions: 1 

Recruiter name: Jamie Levern Scholtz  

Reference number:

 Workplace Type: On-site

Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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
  1. Ensure safe patient care by meeting set clinical quality standards according to company policies and procedures
  2. Manage and mitigate clinical risks in the unit
  3. Lead and manage the staff in the unit
  4. Manage the unit's operational and capital expenses according to financial and budget guidelines and ensure optimal utilisation of resources
  5. Manage and actively contribute to a positive client experience in the hospital
  6. Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes
  7. 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

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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