Unit Manager - Surgical
Melomed Private Hospitals SA
2026/09/03   Northern Suburbs (Cape)


Job Ref #: MB-UM-SUR-0001
Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
A Unit Manager in a Surgical Unit is a registered professional nurse who leads the daily operations, clinical governance, and patient care delivery of a hospital surgical ward or department.
Job Description

• Management of staff

• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures at all times

• HR management of 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

Job Requirements

Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse

• A minimum 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse

• A post graduate qualification will be advantageous

• Experience in a shift leader / acting position will be advantageous

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills

• Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills

• 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.

• Knowledge of the Kronos System