Job title: Unit Manager - Maternity Unit-PDUMMB01

Reports to: Nursing Manager

Location: Mossel Bay

Job Purpose: The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating clinical practice and resources within the unit to achieve the company and hospital objectives of quality, growth and people.

Qualification & Experience:
Matric/Grade 12
Degree or Diploma in nursing
Certified qualification in the specialist discipline is essential
Current registration with SANC
Relevant experience in nursing to meet the critical outputs
Proven leadership and people management skill would be an advantage
Basic understanding of labour legislation, financial and chain management principles
Driver’s license and ability to travel

Duties and Responsibility
Lead the implementation of the nursing care plan and co-ordinate and facilitate the delivery of the correct treatment plan within the correct MDT program in order to achieve clinical outcomes.
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.
Implement quality initiatives within unit with the focus on improved clinical outcomes 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.
Demonstrate visible leadership in respect of Company values, operating model, Nursing strategy and image of the profession; actively sponsor Company initiatives and projects to ensure continued and improved productivity.
Drive and manage all people related processes within unit.
Participate in business planning and budgeting processes and manage nursing costs according to budget.
Manage stock utilization and drive product management processes within unit together with relevant stakeholders.
Ensure staffs 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.

Working Hours: TBD

Salary: Negotiable

Start Date: ASAP