Unit Manager - Emergency Centre
Job in
Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listing for:
Mediclinic Constantiaberg
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Management
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Management
Healthcare Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
The Unit Manager manages a specific nursing unit, e.g. a surgical ward, to ensure safe patient care and a positive client experience. They further manage human and other resources to ensure that staff are engaged and processes are optimised.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Ensure safe patient care by meeting set clinical quality standards according to company policies and proceduresManage and mitigate clinical risks in the unitLead and manage the staff in the unitManage the unit's operational and capital expenses according to financial and budget guidelines and ensure optimal utilisation of resourcesManage and actively contribute to a positive client experience in the hospitalSupport the achievement of interdepartmental outcomesManage key stakeholder relationsREQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL
EDUCATION:
Professional Nurse qualification, and Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or an Accredited Management Qualification OR 5 years of leadership experience in a hospital, and
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)
DESIRED
EDUCATION:
N/A
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
5 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital
2 years of leadership experience in a hospital
DESIRED
EXPERIENCE:
N/A
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Auditing and accreditation processesClinical risk managementComputer literate (Microsoft Office)Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologiesFinancial managementHealthcare industryHuman resource processes including employee relationsInfection prevention and controlManagement of staff productivityNursing functional knowledgePatient complaint managementRelevant nursing legislation
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