An employment opportunity is available for a Unit Manager -ICU, reporting to the Nursing Services Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring the delivery of quality nursing care in the ICU of the hospital.
Key Responsibilities
The core responsibilities of the successful candidate will include but are not limited to the following:
- Gain optimal staff usage and ensure that sufficient staff is always on duty
- Management of the nursing budget in the unit/financial efficiency
- Manage staff according to the Basic Conditions of Employment and the Disciplinary Code, staff planning, and Recruitment and Selection of staff
– Ensure effective doctor, staff and patient relationships
Active participation in Quality improvement initiatives to ensure best patient satisfaction outcomes
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports
- Conduct regular audits, risk assessment, and analyse data.
- Initiate quality improvement strategies at ward level and engage in quality improvement hospital wide.
- Development of a strategic plan for the efficient function of the unit
– Manage the day-to-day problem solving,
Ensure that all documentation is maintained timeously and accurately, reflecting patient care – Maintain a customer-focused mind-set that acknowledges the value of the customer
- Practice the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions
- High energy levels and tolerance for stress
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
Critical thinking skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills
– Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects
The skill to manage critical care nursing standards and in-service training
- Ability to work in culturally diverse environment.
- Minimum Requirements
Academic Qualifications
Registered with South Africa Nursing Council a Registered Nurse
Diploma in Critical Care
Computer literacy desirable (Word and Excel)
Experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a nursing management capacity
Private Hospital experience will be added advantage