Unit Manager - ICU

SUMMARY:


REQUIREMENTS
 
Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
Post Basic Diploma or Equivalent in Critical Care General
Proven experience as a Shift Leader or Deputy Unit Manager in an ICU setting
Experience in the Cardiothoracic Specialty will be an advantage
A minimum 5 years experience in the relevant specialty
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

POSITION INFO:

KEY OUTPUTS
 
Strong quality patient care orientation in order to mitigate risks
BLS competent
Must be computer literate and have statistical abilities
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 organizing 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 after hours and weekends as operationally required



Should you meet the above requirements, we urge you to please apply by forwarding your CV along with any supporting documents to --------Please upload your CV here-------->
Contact will only be made with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful



 

 

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