About the position
Our client is seeking an experienced Unit Manager to lead a busy Surgical Ward in the Western Cape. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated nursing professional with strong leadership abilities, sound clinical knowledge, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care while ensuring the efficient management of the unit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the daily operations of the Surgical Ward
- Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred nursing care
- Supervise, mentor, and develop the nursing team to achieve operational excellence
- Promote clinical governance, infection prevention, and quality improvement initiatives
- Coordinate staffing, resources, and stock management to support efficient unit operations
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes
- Ensure compliance with healthcare legislation, hospital policies, and professional standards
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
- Relevant nursing experience to meet the critical outputs of the role
- Proven leadership and people management skills will be advantageous
- Basic understanding of labour legislation, financial management, and supply chain management principles
- Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges, and key role players will be advantageous
- Computer proficiency
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Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 4 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- SANC
- Computer proficiency
- Proven leadership
