Based in Mediclinic Vereeniging, Vereeniging, South Africa at Mediclinic. Applications close 24 September 2026.
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.
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
Requirements
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)
Essential Minimum Experience: 5 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital and 2 years of leadership experience in a hospital
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
