Unit Manager - ICU & Surgical Ward

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The incumbent will be responsible for managing all aspects of operating a unit within ICU & Surgical ward, i.e., from supervising nursing staff to monitoring patient care.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ensure all ICU nursing staff in the team practice safely, are competent and work within their scope of practice.
• Ability to plan strategically and financially.
• Ability to teach staff in the unit.
• Assume the role of Nurse Educator with Students.
• Overseeing the Coordination of individualised care from point of first contact throughout the episode of care, incorporating discharge planning in the plan of care.
• To ensure the unit is run to the highest standards at all times.
• Ability to plan, organise, control, lead and direct the team to achieve the company goals.
• Ability to understand and follow policies, procedures and protocols.
• Have good leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Good Interaction with doctors, patients and colleagues.
• Ability to handle all conflict situations in the Unit.
• Ability to uphold legislation required to DOH, SANC/DOL.
• Equipment maintenance and motivations.
• Recruitment of nursing personnel with the NSM.
• Ability to lead and supervise staff.
• Competent with the Hospital Regulations and Policy.
• Ensure all assets are monitored and accurately accounted for.
• Ensure the fixed assets register is managed and maintained.
• Compiling and submitting of reports to management timeously and accurately.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Responsible to conduct performance reviews for the team.

COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Educational Qualifications & Experience)

• Approximately five (5) years experience as a Professional Nurse, deputising for the Unit Manager or currently in a unit manager post within the ICU department.
• Incumbent must be ICU Trained.
• Diploma in Nursing Administration is essential.
• The ideal person will have willingness to assume job ownership, work independently and apply principles of continuous improvement.
• Computer literacy – MS Word & Excel

SKILLS

(Practical & Technical)

• Must possess excellent inter-personal skill

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

(Personality Characteristics)

• Professionalism and initiative
• Well-spoken and respectful
• Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies.

JMH VALUES

(Commitment)

• We respect the dignity of an individual.
• We are committed to giving our doctors top quality service.
• We are committed to building an atmosphere of trust, and to train and develop our staff to their fullest potential.
• We are committed to providing our shareholders with a fair rate of return on their investment.
• We will act in a responsible manner towards our physical and social environment.