Unit Manager: Maternity

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Duties & Responsibilities:

Management of staff
Ensure adherence to policies and procedures at all times
Manage staff according to the Basic Conditions of Employment and the Disciplinary Code, staff-planning and Recruitment and Selection of staff
Manage the day to day problem solving, including stock control
Conduct regular inspections
Maintain infection control strategies and procedures of the hospital
Maintain health and safety principles
Maintain and apply the required discipline
Evaluation, intervention and resolution of patient complaints and queries
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports
Manage ad hoc projects as and when required

Requirements:

Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
Post Basic Diploma and / or relevant qualifications as an Advanced Midwife
Minimum of 5 years experience in a Maternity Unit
Previous experience in a similar Unit Manager position
Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills
The skill to manage nursing standards and in-service training
Maintain a professional image and character
Accurate record keeping and the management of stock
Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects
Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
Proven Labour Ward experience
Able to scrub for emergency caesarean cases

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