Unit Manager: Surgical ICU
Hire Resolve
Dolphin Coast/Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Posted 03 March 2025

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Job Description

Hire Resolve Client is looking for an experienced Unit Manager to join their team in Dolphin Coast/Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee and ensure the delivery of safe, cost-effective, and quality patient care in line with clinical governance standards and evidence-based practices.
  • Evaluate nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes to identify areas for improvement.
  • Coordinate training, development, and mentoring programs for nursing staff to enhance their skills and professional growth.
  • Monitor staff performance, manage attendance, and ensure adequate coverage in the unit at all times.
  • Manage unit activities, including addressing irregularities and policy violations, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, policies, and relevant healthcare legislation.
  • Control and monitor the use of drugs and emergency stock in accordance with regulatory standards.
  • Identify opportunities for quality improvement and develop strategies to enhance patient care services.
  • Participate in the implementation of National Core Standards and other quality initiatives.
  • Conduct patient rounds regularly to ensure a high standard of customer-centric service.
  • Foster effective working relationships with medical practitioners, hospital management, patients, and other stakeholders.
  • Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding care plans and progress.
Requirements:
  • Diploma in General Nursing or a Bachelor of Nursing (B Cur) degree.
  • Post-basic qualification in Critical Care Nursing is essential.
  • Additional qualification in Nursing Management is advantageous.
  • Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of nursing experience in ICU settings.
  • At least 1 year of experience in a management or senior supervisory role within a hospital environment.

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [email protected] or visit website: www.hireresolve.co.za.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today, contact Maria van Rooyen at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.