Unit Manager

• Strong quality patient care orientation in order to mitigate risks
• BLS competent
• Must be computer literate and have statistical abilities e.g Microsoft Office
• Provide health education to parents and patients
• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students
• Perform teaching rounds with junior staff members and students
• High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure
• Ability to render basic and advance nursing care without supervision
• Delegate duties effectively
• Manage staff in the unit in accordance with BCEA / HR Policies
• Clinical competence
• Good work management, planning and organising skills
• Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping
• Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and independently
• Strong leadership
• Detail orientated especially with stock management
• Liaison between, doctors, patients and personnel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Ability to make critical clinical decisions
• Work afterhours and weekends as operationally required

• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
• A minimum 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a Medical setting
• A post graduate qualification will be advantageous
• Proven experience in a shift leader or acting position is required
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills
• Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
• Accurate record keeping and the management of stock
• Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects
• Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Knowledge of the Kronos System

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