Unit Manager Maternity Ward - Durban Verfied

Salary Negotiable Durban, Kwazulu-Natal Durban, Kwazulu-Natal more than 14 days ago 14-05-2015 12:45:34 PM
11-06-2015 12:45:34 PM
The Unit manager will be responsible for co-ordinating 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 multidisciplinary quality assurance team. In accordance the incumbent will be accountable for co-ordinating capacity building, mentoring and training.
A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing / B Cur Degree) or equivalent NQF 7 qualification
A qualification in advanced midwifery will be advantageous
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 legislation's
A relevant management qualification
An intermediate level of Computer proficiency
2 or more years experience in a private hospital setting
Experience in clinical leadership
Experience in a Maternity Ward

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNT-ABILITIES

(Key work would include but not be limited to the following)
Financial Management – Acuities, skills mix, stock management
Governance and quality management
Risk management – Incident management, risk identification and analysis
Patient Care
Safe, cost effective quality patient care
Ensure adherence to infection prevention principles
Transformation targets are adhered
Teamwork – promotion thereof to achieve goals
Personal and professional development
Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
People Management
Talent management, staff performance management, absenteeism and promote staff engagement
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
Adapting and Responding to Change
Continuous Improvement
Personal Work Ethic
Building Relationships
Communication
Teamwork
Technical Knowledge
Coaching Others*
Leading and Managing Change*
Performance Development*
Taking Action
Decision Making
Managing Self
Customer Focus and Service Delivery

Recruiter: ADA