Unit Manager - Renal Services

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates. The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To lead a quality and safe patient care experience that meets the set clinical standards through the optimal management of human and organisational resources within a structured unit.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS 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 patient experience in the hospital Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes Manage key stakeholder relationsREQUIRED EDUCATION ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: 3 or 4-year Diploma or 4 year Degree in Nursing; Postgraduate qualification in the unit’s specialist area (if relevant) DESIRED EDUCATION: Nursing education qualification; Nursing management qualificationREQUIRED EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: At least 5 years professional nursing experience in a hospital; 2-3 years leadership experience in a hospital DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Infection Prevention and Control; Clinical FacilitationREQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Auditing and accreditation processes
• Clinical risk management
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
• Financial management
• Healthcare industry
• Human resource processes including employee relations
• Infection prevention and control
• Management of staff productivity
• Nursing functional knowledge
• Patient complaint management
• Relevant nursing legislation