Unit Manager for Cardiology Critical Care at a Leading Hospital Group in Bloemfontein
Glasshouse Recruiting · Bloemfontein, Free State
Overview
A hospital group in Bloemfontein is looking for a Unit Manager to lead their Cardiology Critical Care unit. You will manage staff, resources and patient care to ensure a safe and positive experience for patients. This permanent full time role is perfect for a registered nurse with leadership experience who is ready to take on a management position in a specialist unit. If you have a passion for cardiac care and strong management skills, this could be your next career move.
About the role
As the Unit Manager for Cardiology Critical Care, you will be responsible for managing the nursing unit to ensure safe patient care and a positive client experience. You will lead and manage staff, oversee operational and capital expenses, and ensure optimal utilisation of resources. You will also manage clinical risks, support interdepartmental outcomes, and maintain key stakeholder relations.
Key duties include:
- Ensure safe patient care by meeting set clinical quality standards according to company policies and procedures
- Manage and mitigate clinical risks in the unit
- Lead and manage the staff in the unit
- Manage the unit's operational and capital expenses according to financial and budget guidelines and ensure optimal utilisation of resources
- Manage and actively contribute to a positive client experience in the hospital
- Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes
- Manage key stakeholder relations
Application Notes: To apply, please use the application link provided. Ensure your CV is up to date and highlights your relevant qualifications and experience. No specific application instructions or reference numbers are mentioned.
Requirements
- Professional Nurse Qualification
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or an Accredited Management Qualification OR 5 years of leadership experience in a hospital AND Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)
- 5 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital
- 2 years of leadership experience in a hospital
- Knowledge of auditing and accreditation processes
- Knowledge of clinical risk management
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Knowledge of continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
- Knowledge of financial management
- Knowledge of healthcare industry
- Knowledge of human resource processes including employee relations
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control
- Knowledge of management of staff productivity
- Nursing functional knowledge
- Patient complaint management
- Relevant nursing legislation
Responsibilities
- Ensure safe patient care by meeting set clinical quality standards according to company policies and procedures
- Manage and mitigate clinical risks in the unit
- Lead and manage the staff in the unit
- Manage the unit's operational and capital expenses according to financial and budget guidelines and ensure optimal utilisation of resources
- Manage and actively contribute to a positive client experience in the hospital
- Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes
- Manage key stakeholder relations
Job details
- Organisation
- Glasshouse Recruiting
- Location
- Bloemfontein, Free State
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (2+ years)
- Education
- Postgraduate diploma
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is a great step up for a registered nurse with some leadership experience who wants to specialise in cardiology critical care management. When applying, make sure your CV clearly shows your nursing qualification, any management or leadership training, and your experience in a hospital setting. Highlight any experience you have in critical care or cardiology, as that will make you stand out. In the interview, be ready to talk about how you handle staff management, patient safety, and budgeting. Show that you can lead a team and keep patients safe while managing resources wisely.
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