📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWLenmed Private Hospitals is actively recruiting for a Unit Manager – SCCU position in KwaZulu-Natal. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Medical / Healthcare sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 3 - 5 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Medical / Healthcare • Location Preference: in KwaZulu-Natal
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSHealthcare professionals including Unit Manager – SCCU are essential service providers. This role contributes directly to community health and wellbeing.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Medical / Healthcare offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Unit Manager – SCCU position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 3 - 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Medical / Healthcare field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Medical / Healthcare sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Main Focus Areas
The Unit Manager will also be responsible for monitoring and ensuring that Quality nursing care and service delivery is implemented and practiced within a multi-disciplinary team. In accordance, the Unit Manager will be accountable and responsible for coordinating capacity building, mentoring, coaching, training and development in his / her unit
Key Performance Areas: (include but are not limited to)
Provide effective leadership and management of the SCCU nursing team Ensure the delivery of quality patient care and promote clinical excellence Manage staffing, resource allocation, and operational efficiency within the unit Maintain compliance with hospital policies, quality standards, and relevant healthcare legislation Facilitate staff development, performance management, and ongoing training Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, infection prevention, and risk management activities Ensure the principles of infection prevention and all international standard precautions are adhered to Ensure accurate clinical documentation and effective communication within the healthcare team Participate in the hospital's after-hours and weekend on-call roster, providing hospital call coverage as allocated Promote stakeholder relations
Post Requirements: (include but are not limited to)
A relevant nursing qualification ( B Cur Degree/ or relevant management qualification) Post Basic ICU qualification essential, Cardio thoracic experience advantageous Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislations Compulsory BLS certification Advantageous- ACLS/PALS/ITLS Advanced Computer Literacy 3-5 years unit management experience in ICU essential, private sector advantageous
Deadline:20th August,2026
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