Unit Manager – SCCU

Main Focus Areas

• The Unit Manager will also be responsible for monitoring and ensuring that Quality nursing care and service delivery is implemented and practiced within a multi-disciplinary  team. In accordance, the Unit Manager will be accountable and responsible for coordinating capacity building, mentoring, coaching, training and development in his / her unit

Key Performance Areas: (include but are not limited to)

• Provide effective leadership and management of the SCCU nursing team
• Ensure the delivery of quality patient care and promote clinical excellence
• Manage staffing, resource allocation, and operational efficiency within the unit
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, quality standards, and relevant healthcare legislation
• Facilitate staff development, performance management, and ongoing training
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, infection prevention, and risk management activities
• Ensure the principles of infection prevention and all international standard precautions are adhered to
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and effective communication within the healthcare team
• Participate in the hospital's after-hours and weekend on-call roster, providing hospital call coverage as allocated
• Promote stakeholder relations

Post Requirements: (include but are not limited to)

• A relevant nursing qualification ( B Cur Degree/ or relevant management qualification)
• Post Basic ICU qualification essential, Cardio thoracic experience 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 legislations
• Compulsory BLS certification
• Advantageous- ACLS/PALS/ITLS
• Advanced Computer Literacy
• 3-5 years unit management experience in ICU essential, private sector advantageous

Deadline:4th November,2026