Unit Manager Position - Maternity Unit
An exciting vacancy exists for a Unit Manager position in the Maternity Unit in a Private Hospital in Cape Town Southern Suburbs.
Duties & Responsibilities
- 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 the unit, address customer complaints, conduct quality care rounds and clinical practice audits to monitor care levels and report accordingly.
- Implement national quality initiatives within the unit with the focus on improved clinical outcomes and report accordingly.
- Identify clinical and safety risks and trends, implement corrective action where necessary and monitor on an ongoing basis.
- Initiate and drive unit specific best operating practices, communicate these for wider implementation and participate in hospital specific marketing initiatives.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Education and Experience
- Degree/Diploma in nursing with postgraduate diploma in midwifery.
- Proof of current SANC registration.
- 3 years relevant experience and technical skills to meet the centric goals and critical outputs.
- Proven leadership and people management experience within a maternity (labor and post-natal) unit.
- Computer proficiency.
Application Attachments: CV in word format, Certified qualification documents, Certified ID, Driver’s License, Work Visa/RTW (if applicable), Head and shoulder colour photo, Latest Salary slip.
Note: If you do not hear from us within two weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.
Contact: HR Services, Recruitment & Selection
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