The Unit Manager will be accountable and responsible for coordinating capacity building, mentoring, coaching, training and development in his / her unit. 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
Key Performance Areas: (include but are not limited to)
Ensure that your unit is providing safe, cost effective quality patient care in line with the clinical governance strategy of Lenmed / hospital and evidence-based practice
Evaluate the patient's journey via patient experience and stakeholder contribution
Evaluate and monitor nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes
Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care
Promote health and wellbeing of patients and employees
Ensure the principles of infection prevention and all international standard precautions are adhered to
Implement group quality initiatives
Liaise with public liability with regard to all incidents of potential risk to the business
Post Requirements: (include but are not limited to)
A relevant nursing qualification ( B Cur Degree/ or relevant management qualification)
Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
With a minimum of 3-5 years Experience as Unit Manager
Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislations