Unit Manager - Medical Ward

SUMMARY:
Our Client, a leader in the Medical Industry is looking for a Unit Manager for the Medical Ward.

POSITION INFO:

Our Client, a leader in the Medical Industry is looking for a Unit Manager for the Medical Ward. 

The following requirements are needed:

• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a    Registered Nurse

• A minimum 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse
• A post graduate qualification will be advantageous
• Experience in a shift leader / acting position will be advantageous
• 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

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 organising 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 afterhours and weekends as operationally required

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