Unit Manager – Accidents & Emergency (Medical Group) – Ladysmith, Kwa-Zulu Natal

Job Description

Requirements:

Cur/Diploma in General Nursing
Current registration with the South African Nursing Council
BLS qualification
Further Business Management qualification is advantageous
Updated ACLS/PALS/ATLS advantageous
Trauma and Emergency Nursing Qualification
3+ years’ experience at a managerial/supervisory level
Computer Literacy

Duties & Responsibilities:

Perform all duties following the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards
Adhere to the principles and standards of Patient Advocacy according to SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter., National Millennium Development goals and responsibility of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Promote effective and quality patient care by applying relevant policies and procedures and efficiently managing day-to-day Unit activities
Conduct ward rounds to ensure compliance with protocols, security, safe patient environment, policies, procedures and the group’s patient care standards