Unit Manager Paediatric Ward Private Hospital, Cape Town

LetsLink Recruitment is seeking a Paediatric Ward Unit Manager to work at a private hospital in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Paediatric Ward and ensuring compliance with professional and ethical practices. Additionally, they will monitor and ensure that nursing care and service delivery are implemented and practiced within a multi-disciplinary quality assurance team.

Key responsibilities of the role include managing HR costs to ensure cost-effective quality care, control of the asset register, managing and monitoring debtors, and managing all costs emanating from the unit. The Paediatric Unit Manager will be responsible for conducting stock management and control, ordering stock from preferred suppliers, and managing charging and billing. Other responsibilities include performing strategic planning, conducting short, medium, and long-term strategic planning with the team, and compiling an annual Theatre Strategic plan. The Paediatric Unit Manager will also organize the unit to ensure a therapeutic environment, ensure all categories of staff in the unit implement the organization's policies and procedures, and conduct annual training needs analysis.

Requirements to apply:

• The ideal candidate will have a relevant nursing qualification, registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse, and compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable healthcare legislations.
• Post Basic Paediatric Intensive Care qualification is essential
• A minimum of 3-5 years of managerial experience (Shift Leading/Manager), an intermediate level of computer proficiency in a private hospital setting, and experience in clinical leadership are preferred.
• The Paediatric Unit Manager should also have sound financial knowledge and the ability to interpret financial data and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application today to vacancy at letslink dot co dot za or contact Gary on 011 0261907

Please view our website: letslink dot co dot za and contact Gary.

Closing date: 18 March 2023

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