About the position
Unit Manager High Care Minimum Requirements Overview of position Financial Management Governance and quality management Risk management Patient care People management Salary Bracket
Centurion
Reference # 24539
Diploma in General Nursing/B Cur
Post basic qualification in critical care
Qualification in health services management
3+ years' experience gained after completing speciality qualification
Manage acuities and skill mix in such a way as to ensure cost effective quality care.
Manage all costs emanating from the department
Ensure correct billing, stock management and purchasing
Facilitate timeous and accurate compilation of files
Identify quality improvement opportunities and ensure appropriate strategy and Quality Improvement initiatives are developed and measured
Investigate all negative incidents and ensure appropriate capturing on IMS
Monitor safety standards in accordance with the Machine and Occupational Safety Act (Act 6 of 1983). Report all accidents and incidents to Line Manager / Safety Representatives
Ensure compliance with protocols, policies and Acts
Ensure that all equipment is in working order and properly maintained
Control of asset register
Ensure the unit is providing safe, cost-effective quality patient care in line with the Clinical Governance strategy and evidence based practice
Evaluate the patient's journey through patient experience and stakeholder input
Evaluate nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes
Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care
Promote health and wellbeing of patients and staff
Ensure the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions are adhered to
Implementing group quality initiatives
Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals
Create an environment where staff are aware of the role they play in the provision of quality nursing care and their value to the organization
Assign decision making, authority, tasks and responsibility to appropriate persons in order to maximize organisation and employee effectiveness.
Develop a talented nursing workforce.
Co-operate with Education Division to ensure appropriate nursing training for the delivery of quality care
Facilitate a culture that is supportive of talent management and the initiation of required implementations to hone nursing talent
Monitor staff attendance and/or absenteeism and ensure action is taken accordingly
Enforce staff dress code within and on leaving the Hospital
Facilitate effective change and conflict management
Orientation of new staff and students
Facilitate staff development both personal and professional
Coaching and mentoring of staff
Ensure professional conduct and appearance
Market-related and dependent on experience, qualifications, and current / previous salary package.
Desired Skills:
- critical care
- management
