Unit Manager NICU

About the position

An exciting leadership opportunity is available for an experienced NICU Unit Manager to lead a high-performing neonatal team in KwaZulu-Natal. This role is suited to a passionate nursing leader with strong neonatal critical care expertise who is committed to delivering exceptional clinical outcomes, driving quality improvement initiatives, and maintaining the highest standards of patient care within a private healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and monitor nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes.
• Deliver cost-effective, quality patient care in line with clinical governance principles.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention protocols and international standard precautions.
• Implement and drive quality improvement initiatives within the unit.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding their care.
• Function as the clinical expert to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Ensure the competence of nursing staff and students by promoting professional development, creating a learning environment, and providing constructive feedback to relevant stakeholders.
• Promote customer satisfaction within the unit by addressing complaints, conducting quality care rounds, and performing clinical practice audits to monitor standards of care.
• Identify clinical and patient safety risks and trends, implement corrective actions where necessary, and monitor outcomes on an ongoing basis.
• Initiate and drive unit-specific best operating practices, communicate these for broader implementation, and participate in hospital-specific marketing initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Diploma or Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery.
• Post Basic qualification in Advanced Midwifery & Neonatal Nursing or Critical Care Nursing.
• Minimum of 5 years' NICU experience, including experience in a Shift Leader or Management role.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and PALS certification.
• Sound knowledge of Department of Health (DoH) and OHSC standards is essential.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain high clinical standards and lead a multidisciplinary team effectively.
• Computer literacy will be advantageous.

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Desired Skills:

• Strong leadership
• Unit Manager NICU