Brief Description : An employment opportunity is available for a Unit Manager (Medical ward), reporting to the Nursing Services Manager . The successful candidate will be responsible as part of a multidisciplinary team ensuring that all our patients receive comprehensive quality nursing care. Critical Outputs -Evaluate and monitor nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes. -Provide cost effective quality patient care in line with clinical governance. -Ensure the principles of infection prevention and all international standards precautions are adhered to. -Implement quality initiatives. -Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care. -Function as clinical expert in achieving patient outcomes. -Ensure competence of staff and students, determine and drive criteria for effective professional socialization, create an environment conducive to learning and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders. -Promote customer satisfaction within unit, address customer complaints, conduct quality care rounds and clinical practice audits to monitor care levels and report accordingly. -Identify clinical and safety risks and trends in all of the above, implement corrective action where necessary and monitor on an ongoing basis. -Initiate and drive unit specific best operating practice, communicate these for wider implementation and participate in hospital specific marketing initiatives. -Ensure staff are trained on the operation of equipment within unit and together with relevant stakeholders ensure equipment is in working order to provide a safe patient environment. -Build and maintain productive relationships with doctors by agreeing on a professional code of conduct, driving and monitoring effective communication regarding positive patient outcomes. -Evaluate and monitor nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes. -Provide cost effective quality patient care in line with clinical governance. -Ensure the principles of infection prevention and all international standards precautions are adhered to. -Implement quality initiatives. -Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care. -Function as clinical expert in achieving patient outcomes. -Ensure competence of staff and students, determine and drive criteria for effective professional socialization, create an environment conducive to learning and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders. -Promote customer satisfaction within unit, address customer complaints, conduct quality care rounds and clinical practice audits to monitor care levels and report accordingly. -Identify clinical and safety risks and trends in all of the above, implement corrective action where necessary and monitor on an ongoing basis. -Initiate and drive unit specific best operating practice, communicate these for wider implementation and participate in hospital specific marketing initiatives. -Ensure staff are trained on the operation of equipment within unit and together with relevant stakeholders ensure equipment is in working order to provide a safe patient environment. -Build and maintain productive relationships with doctors by agreeing on a professional code of conduct, driving and monitoring effective communication regarding positive patient outcomes. Requirements -A relevant nursing qualification (B Cur Degree/ or relevant management qualification). -Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.3-5 years’ experience as Unit Manager. -Computer proficient. Competencies -Collaboration/ Relationship Building -Report writing -Analytical thinking -Problem-solving, analysis and judgement -Resilience -Engaging diversity -Verbal&written communication and presentation skills -Negotiation -Influencing -Strategic agility -Planning -Customer responsiveness -Project management -Organizational awareness Excellence and quality orientation -Ethical behavior -Technical and professional knowledge -Adaptability -Attention to detail -Builds effective teams -Change agent -Coaching -Conflict resolution -Innovation -Decision making -Delegation -Staff retention -Organizing -Quantitative analysis Closing date Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply by forwarding a comprehensive CV by close of business on Wednesday, 22 May 2024. Preference will be given to applicants in accordance with the Employment Equity plan of Kiaat Private Hospital. People with disabilities, internal applicants as well as agency staff that meet the minimum requirements will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, should you not receive any communication after 2 weeks of closing date kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. Candidates who are interested in applying for this position should submit their applications by hand at the HR office or via email at hr@kiaathospital.com . Required documents : Application letter, CV, certified copies of academic certificates, ID and valid SANC receipt. Please direct all enquiries to the Human Resources Manager At 013492 0390 . No late applications will be accepted or considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr