Unit Manager – High Care Job at Melomed Private Hospitals

• A High Care Ward Unit Manager oversees a specialized hospital unit that provides a level of care between a general ward and intensive care (ICU). Their primary role is to ensure safe, high-quality patient care while managing staff, resources, and unit operations.

Job Description

• Manage the staff requirements of the Unit
• Conduct orientation and train new staff
• Evaluate staff performance
• Manage nursing standards and in-service training
• Maintain a professional image and character
• Ensure quality and excellent patient care
• Enforce health and safety regulations
• Accurate record keeping and management of stock
• Policy implementation
• Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and independently
• Strong leadership
• Detail orientated especially with stock management
• Liaison between, doctors, patients and personnel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Clinical competence
• Ad hoc duties

Job Requirements

• Professional Nursing Qualification
• Diploma/Certificate in Critical Care General
• At least five years relevant experience in a leader/shift leader position in High Care
• Registration of SANC and proof of indemnity cover are pre-requisites
• A pleasant disposition
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent leadership abilities
• Own transport would be advantageous
• Ability to work flexible shifts