Unit Manager (ICU)

Recruiter:

Immploy

Job Ref:

CPT003044/VR

Date posted:

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Location:

WC, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Unit Manager (ICU – Critical Care Trained). The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the ICU unit, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supports the hospital’s strategic objectives in clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Effective leadership and team management:

Provide direction, support, and supervision to nursing staff within the ICU.
Inspire and foster a collaborative team environment to achieve unit goals.
Oversee staff competency, training, and professional development.
Ensure effective communication and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Clinical excellence and patient care:

Function as the clinical expert and support evidence-based practices.
Maintain quality patient care aligned with hospital standards and clinical governance.
Monitor and evaluate nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes.
Identify and mitigate clinical and safety risks through corrective action and regular reviews.

Operational effectiveness:

Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control protocols.
Implement and monitor quality improvement initiatives.
Manage equipment and ensure operational readiness to provide safe patient care.
Conduct clinical audits and care rounds to maintain and elevate standards of care.

Stakeholder engagement and relationship building:

Build and maintain effective relationships with doctors, patients, and other stakeholders.
Address and resolve patient concerns to ensure satisfaction.
Promote unit-specific best practices and contribute to hospital-wide initiatives.
Participate in hospital marketing and community outreach efforts.

Financial and governance responsibilities:

Assist in the development and management of the unit’s budget.
Manage resources effectively, ensuring cost containment and stock control.
Maintain compliance with labour legislation and supply chain management standards.
Ensure sound governance, ethical conduct, and risk management within the unit.

Requirements

Registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
Qualification in Critical Care Nursing
Degree or Diploma in Nursing
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an ICU environment
Previous Unit Management experience (essential)
Strong understanding of healthcare governance and clinical risk management
Proficient in MS Office and hospital systems

Competencies

Leadership and team coordination
Problem-solving and clinical judgment
Attention to detail
Quality orientation and resilience
Verbal and written communication
Ethical behaviour and emotional intelligence
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Technical and professional knowledge

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