Unit Manager - Psychiatry - Johannesburg at Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Cur Degree /Diploma in General Nursing
• Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing
• Nursing Administration
• BLS qualification.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council.
• 3+ years’ experience at a managerial/supervisory level.
• Experienced in psychiatric Nursing
• Experience within a private hospital environment advantageous

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Lead the implementation of the nursing care plan and co-ordinate and facilitate the delivery of the correct treatment plan within the correct MDT program to achieve clinical outcomes.
• Function as clinical expert in achieving patient outcomes.
• Oversee the Psychiatry ward staff availability and ensure adequate patient care in line with individual needs.
• Champion mental health awareness for both staff and patient.
• Ensure competence of staff, determine and drive criteria for effective professional socialization, create an environment conducive to learning and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders.
• Promote customer satisfaction within unit, address customer complaints, conduct quality care rounds and clinical practice audits to monitor care levels and report accordingly.
• Implement national quality initiatives within unit with the focus on improved clinical outcomes and report accordingly.
• Identify clinical and safety risks and trends in all the above mentioned, implement corrective action where necessary and monitor on an ongoing basis.
• Initiate and drive unit specific best operating practice, communicate these for wider implementation and participate in hospital specific marketing initiatives.
• Participate in business planning and budgeting processes and manage nursing costs according to budget.
• Manage stock utilization and drive product management processes within unit together with relevant stakeholders