Unit Manager- SICU

DIVISION: DURDOC HOSPITAL- SICU

JOB TITLE:

UNIT MANAGER – x1

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of operating a unit within Surgical Intensive Care Unit including supervising nursing staff, coordinating quality patient care, capacity building, mentoring and training and ensuring the nursing service delivery is practiced within a multi-disciplinary team

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ensure all nursing staff in the team practice safely, are competent and work within their scope of practice.

• Ability to plan strategically and financially and manage all costs emanating from the department.

• Assume the role of Nurse Educator with Students and staff.

• Ability to coordinate individualized patient care, from point of first contact throughout the episode of care, incorporating discharge planning in the plan of care.

• To maintain the highest standards at all times.

• Ability to plan, organise, control, lead and direct the team and actively participate as a team member to achieve the company goals.

• Ability to understand and adhere to policies, procedures, and protocols.

• Good Interaction skills with doctors, patients, and colleagues essential

• Ability to handle all conflict situations in the Unit.

• Ability to uphold all legislative requirements including DOH, SANC, DOL, OHSC

• Equipment maintenance and motivations.

• Recruitment of nursing personnel with the NSM.

• Ability to lead and supervise staff and apply problem-solving skills.

• Adhere to and demonstrate the Hospital Regulations and Policies.

• Manage clinical governance and clinical risk.

• Foster a harmonious working environment and promote staff wellbeing.

• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.

• Maintain professionalism and foster a professional environment.

• Build interdepartmental collaborative working relationships.

COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Educational Qualifications &

Experience)

• A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/B Cur degree).

• Approximately five (5) years experience as a Registered Nurse, deputising for the Unit Manager.

• Diploma in Nursing Management is essential.

• Critical Care Nursing accredited with SANC.

• The ideal person will have willingness to assume job ownership, work independently and apply principles of continuous improvement.
• Computer literacy – MS Word & Excel
• A Midwifery qualification will be advantageous

SKILLS

(Practical & Technical)

• Excellent Communication Skills

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

(Personality Characteristics)

• Professionalism and initiative
• Well-spoken and respectful
• Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies

JMH VALUES

(Commitment)

• We respect the dignity of an individual.
• We are committed to giving our doctors top quality service.
• We are committed to building an atmosphere of trust, and to train and develop our staff to their fullest potential.

We are committed to providing our shareholders with a fair rate of return on their investment.

• We will act in a responsible manner towards our physical and social environment.

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Closing date for applications is 26 January 2026

Yours faithfully

Jenny Bux Group HR Manager