Unit Manager ICU
Melomed Private Hospitals SA
2026/09/29   Southern Suburbs (Cape)


Job Ref #: MT-UM-ICU-000123
Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
An ICU Unit Manager is a registered professional nurse who oversees the 24-hour clinical operations, staff management, resource allocation, and quality patient care within an Intensive Care Unit
Job Description
  • Strong quality patient care orientation in order to mitigate risks
  • BLS competent
  • Must be computer literate and have statistical abilities
  • Provide health education to parents and patients
  • Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students
  • Perform teaching rounds with junior staff members and students
  • High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure
  • Ability to render basic and advance nursing care without supervision
  • Delegate duties effectively
  • Manage staff in the unit in accordance with BCEA / HR Policies
  • Clinical competence
  • Good work management, planning and organising skills
  • Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping
  • Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and independently
  • Strong leadership
  • Detail orientated especially with stock management
  • Liaison between, doctors, patients and personnel
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
  • Ability to make critical clinical decisions
  • Work afterhours and weekends as operationally required
Job Requirements
  • Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
  • Post Basic Diploma or Equivalent in Critical Care General
  • Proven experience as a Shift Leader or Deputy Unit Manager in an ICU setting
  • Experience in the Cardiothoracic Speciality will be an advantage
  • A minimum 5 years’ experience in the relevant specialty
  • 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