Unit Manager Paediatric Unit

An opportunity is available in Westville for an experienced nursing leader to manage a Paediatric Unit and help create a supportive, high-quality environment for children and their families. The successful candidate will combine strong clinical leadership with the ability to develop and empower a collaborative nursing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the overall clinical and operational functioning of the Paediatric Unit.
• Provide strong clinical leadership and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
• Lead, support and develop the nursing team to achieve departmental and organisational objectives.
• Foster a participative and collaborative working environment within the unit.
• Promote a neuro-developmentally supportive environment for premature and sick newborn infants.
• Monitor nursing standards, clinical outcomes and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Identify staff development needs and support ongoing training and competency development.
• Ensure effective staffing, resource utilisation and operational planning.
• Monitor and address clinical risks, incidents and quality concerns within the unit.
• Promote compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards, codes of ethics and competency requirements.
• Work collaboratively with doctors, multidisciplinary teams, patients and families.
• Manage conflict and operational challenges effectively while maintaining positive team relationships.
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing with at least 5 years’ post-registration experience.
• Proven leadership and/or people-management experience within a healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated clinical competence within the relevant area of specialisation.
• Postgraduate Management or Education qualification and relevant experience will be advantageous.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Current registration with SANC.
• Participative and collaborative management style.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead, foster and develop a neuro-developmentally supportive environment that actively promotes neurodevelopment in premature and sick newborn infants.
• Effective leadership skills, including highly developed communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and negotiation skills.
• Updated knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial relations, standards, codes, ethics and competency standards.
• Computer proficiency.
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage a changing clinical environment.

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