Unit Manager at Busamed Hospital Group

Summary

• The Unit Manager will coordinate Improved Quality Nursing Care by ensuring compliancewithprofessional and ethical practices. The incumbent will be accountable for coordinating theTraining,Development and Mentoring mof staff in the Unit. The incumbent will also be expected toapplyandmanage the best and most effective operational practice by focusing on the integrationof people,technology, and finance drivers in ensuring that Unit costs are maintained within budget.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Administer and supervise, thus ensuring standards for quality nursing care are met in the units,evaluate on an ongoing basis, and take appropriate action
• Monitor and enforce ward standards, procedures, and staff performance. Manage unit activities,including irregularities and policy violations and take corrective and follow-up action. Perform clinical instruction as necessary
• Control drugs as per regulations of the Pharmacy Act (Act 53 of 1974), perform checks on drug totals and drug registers and ensure that procedures and recording are adhered to. Rationalise and control emergency stock. Set stock standard levels
• Monitor and manage staff attendance and always ensure coverage of the unit. Complete duty rosters and record books in accordance with the Employment Act. Allocate staff based on workload and level of competence, ensuring optimal staff usage and maintaining the stability of nurse/patient ratio
• Promote and maintain good working and interpersonal relationships with management, patients,staff, doctors, and colleagues. Coordinate the activities of all hospital departments to provide uniformity of direction
• Demonstrate professional ethics and leadership qualities. Maintain standards and conduct to the SA Nursing Act and SANC Regulations
• Provide top-quality, customer-centric service
• Effectively manage all costs emanating from the Department
• Identify Quality Improvement opportunities and ensure appropriate strategy and Quality Improvement initiatives are developed and measured
• Participate in the implementation of National Core Standards and other Busamed audits and quality initiatives and any other duties assigned by Management
• Conduct active patient surveillance for Infection Prevention & Control (IPC), liaising with nursing staff and doctors
• Implement an IPC programme tailored to the needs of the unit and in alignment with the hospital's IPC strategy
• Monitor IPC compliance and identify areas of non-compliance through clinical audits and CSA, remedial action to be implemented and assessed for effectiveness
• Maintain standards of Best Care Always and Bare Below the Elbows
• Investigate all negative incidents and ensure appropriate recording and intervention
• Maintain and update Barn Owl: incident reporting, initiation and closure of Action Plans and regular review of the department’s Risk Register and mitigation of risk
• Ensure compliance with Protocols, Policies and Acts
• Ensure the unit is providing safe, cost-effective quality patient care in line with the Clinical Governance strategy and evidence-based practice
• Monitor the patient's journey through a structured review of the patient feedback survey, initiating intervention and quality improvement where indicated
• Evaluate Nursing Quality Indicators and Clinical Outcomes
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and parents regarding the patient’s care
• Ensure the principles of Infection Prevention and all standard precautions are adhered to
• Ensure processes are in line with the working procedures and policies of Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification
• A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/ B Cur Degree) or equivalent NQF7 qualifications
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
• Post-basic theatre operating qualification essential
• Post-basic qualification in Management will be an advantage

Work Experience

• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in a Hospital Environment
• Experience in clinical leadership
• Theatre working experience is essential

Knowledge

• Computer Literacy essential
• Sound financial knowledge and the ability to interpret financial data
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Report writing skills
• Analytical thinking
• Must be able to function effectively independently

Deadline:10th February,2026