2025-07-31
To take responsibility for efficiently leading all activities within the Unit, providing leadership and direction to all staff, and promoting quality patient care and patient experience through operational excellence whilst maintain the highest standards of professionalism and respect
In addition, to ensure cost effective service delivery within legal parameters, policies and procedures.
Job Description
Perform all duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards
Adhere to the principles and standards of Patient Advocacy according to SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient rights and Responsibility Charter., National Millennium Development goals and responsibility of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Promote effective and quality patient care through the application of relevant policies and procedures and efficient management of day-to-day Unit activities
Ward administration to ensure compliance with protocols, security, safe patient environment, policies, procedures and the Groups patient care standards
Effective Management of cost centre and operational unit activities and processes including control of equipment, tools, stock, to required levels and according to prescribed guideline
Manage staff including agency staff and identify and implement quality improvement opportunities
Minimum Requirements
Cur/Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery
Current registration with South African Nursing Council
Post basic qualification in Child Nursing Science
Bcur ED Admin qualification
BLS qualification
Further Business Management qualification advantageous
Updated ACLS/PALS/ATLS advantageous
3+ years’ experience at a managerial/supervisory level