UNIT MANAGER - MATERNITY

Unit Manager (Maternity Ward) – PRETORIA

The Unit Manager will be responsible for coordinating improved quality nursing care by ensuring compliance to professional and ethical practice.

The incumbent will also be responsible for monitoring and ensuring that nursing care and service delivery is implemented and practiced within a multi-disciplinary quality assurance team. In accordance the incumbent will be accountable for coordinating capacity building, mentoring and training.

Manage acuities and skill mix in such a way as to ensure cost effective quality care
Manage all costs emanating from the department
Ensure correct billing, stock management and purchasing
Facilitate timeous and accurate compilation of files
Identify quality improvement opportunities and ensure appropriate strategy and Quality Improvement initiatives are developed and measured
Investigate all negative incidents and ensure appropriate capturing on IMS
Monitor safety standards in accordance with the Machine and Occupational Safety Act (Act 6 of 1983). Report all accidents and incidents to Line Manager / Safety Representatives
Ensure compliance with protocols, policies and Acts

Ensure that all equipment is in working order and properly maintained
Control of asset register
Ensure the unit is providing safe, cost effective quality patient care in line with the Clinical Governance strategy and evidence based practice
Evaluate the patient’s journey through patient experience and stakeholder input
Evaluate nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes
Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care
Promote health and well being of patients and staff
Ensure the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions are adhered to
Implementing group quality initiatives
Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals
Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
Keep up to date with evolving policies and procedures
Keep abreast of current research in the applicable discipline
A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/ B Cur Degree) or equivalent NQF 7 qualification with Maternity
Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislations

An intermediate level of Computer proficiency
Preferably 2 or more years experience in a private hospital setting
Experience in clinical leadership
Experience in maternity
Sound financial knowledge and the ability to interpret financial data
Knowledge of SASOG, ESMOE and MBFI



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