SPH Unit Manager - Surgical Ward 1 (Re-Advertised)

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Overview This document outlines the role of an SPH Unit Manager for Surgical Ward 1 at Lenmed Private Hospitals. The Unit Manager will be accountable and responsible for coordinating capacity building, mentoring, coaching, training and development within their unit. The role also involves monitoring and ensuring the implementation and practice of quality nursing care and service delivery within a multi-disciplinary team. What you will do * Coordinate capacity building, mentoring, coaching, training and development in the unit. * Monitor and ensure that quality nursing care and service delivery is implemented and practiced within a multi-disciplinary team. * Ensure the unit provides safe, cost-effective quality patient care in line with the clinical governance strategy of Lenmed/hospital and evidence-based practice. * Evaluate the patient’s journey via patient experience and stakeholder contribution. * Evaluate and monitor nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes. * Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care. * Promote health and wellbeing of patients and employees. * Ensure the principles of infection prevention and all international standard precautions are adhered to. * Implement group quality initiatives. * Liaise with public liability with regard to all incidents of potential risk to the business. Requirements (from the original advert) * A relevant nursing qualification B Cur Degree/ or relevant management qualification. * Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse. * Minimum of 3-5 years Experience as Unit Manager. * Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislations. * Compulsory BLS certification, midwifery. * Advanced Computer Literacy. Who should apply This role is suitable for a registered nurse with a B Cur Degree or a relevant management qualification, who has a minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Unit Manager. The ideal candidate will be proficient in advanced computer literacy, hold compulsory BLS certification and midwifery qualifications, and demonstrate a strong commitment to compliance with SANC codes and healthcare legislation. They should be capable of leading a surgical ward, focusing on staff development, quality patient care, infection prevention, and risk management within a multi-disciplinary team. Deadline 22nd October, 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/sph-unit-manager-surgical-ward-1-re-advertised-lenmed-private-hospitals Source: myjobmag

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