Overview
Unit Manager – Surgical Ward 2 Jobs in Umhlanga at Netcare Umhlanga Hospital
Job Summary
- The Unit Manager will be responsible for coordinating improved quality nursing care by ensuring compliance to professional and ethical practice.
- The incumbent will also be responsible for monitoring and ensuring that nursing care and service delivery is implemented and practiced within a multi-disciplinary quality assurance team. In accordance the incumbent will be accountable for coordinating capacity building, mentoring and training.
Key work output and accountabilities
- 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
CONSISTENCY OF CARE
Financial Management
- 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
- Governance and quality management
- Identify quality improvement opportunities and ensure appropriate strategy and Quality Improvement initiatives are developed and measured Risk management
- 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
Patient care
- 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
SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
Essential
- A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/ B Cur Degree) or equivalent NQF 7 qualification
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
- Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislations
Preferred
- A relevant management qualification
WORK EXPERIENCE
Essential
- An intermediate level of Computer proficiency
Preferred
- 2 or more years’ experience in a private hospital setting
- Experience in clinical leadership
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Sound financial knowledge and the ability to interpret financial data
Application process
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to e-mail a detailed CV to [email protected]
Please quote the following reference number in the subject line of your email: UMSW2CD23/06/2026
Work Location: In person
Title: Unit Manager – Surgical Ward 2
Company: Netcare Umhlanga Hospital
Location: Umhlanga
