Unit Manager (ICU, Paediatric Ward & NICU)X1

Unit Manager (ICU, Paediatric Ward & NICU)X1

Job Details

• Job Title: Unit Manager (I) – ICU, Paediatric Ward & NICU

• Employer: Netcare

• Location: Pelonomi Private Hospital (CHM trading as Pelonomi Private Hospital)

• Work Type: Full-time

• Work Setting: Onsite

• Application Closing Date: 18 February 2026

• Job Requisition ID: JR104626

Job Overview

The Unit Manager (I) is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and delivery of high-quality nursing care within the ICU, Paediatric Ward, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The role ensures that nursing care is safe, ethical, cost-effective, and evidence-based, in line with Netcare’s Clinical Governance framework.

The Unit Manager provides clinical leadership, oversees people, financial, quality, and risk management, and ensures effective service delivery within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. The incumbent plays a key role in capacity building, mentoring, staff development, and transformation, while upholding Netcare’s values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion, and Dignity.

Job Description

1. Patient Care and Clinical Governance

• Ensure the provision of safe, high-quality, cost-effective patient care across ICU, Paediatrics, and NICU.

• Monitor and evaluate patient care outcomes, nursing quality indicators, and clinical performance.

• Promote evidence-based practice and adherence to clinical governance standards.

• Evaluate the patient journey using patient experience feedback and stakeholder input.

• Ensure strict compliance with infection prevention and control practices.

• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding care.

• Implement and support group-wide quality improvement initiatives.

2. Governance, Quality, and Risk Management

• Identify quality improvement opportunities and implement measurable quality initiatives.

• Investigate adverse events and incidents; ensure accurate reporting on the Incident Management System (IMS).

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, protocols, legislation, and professional standards.

• Monitor safety standards in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

• Ensure equipment is safe, functional, and properly maintained.

• Manage and control the unit’s asset register.

3. Financial Management

• Manage patient acuity and staff skill mix to deliver cost-effective quality care.

• Control departmental expenditure and manage all unit-related costs.

• Ensure accurate billing, effective stock management, and purchasing control.

• Oversee timeous and accurate patient file compilation.

4. People Management and Leadership

• Create a positive work environment that values staff contribution and accountability.

• Allocate responsibilities, authority, and decision-making appropriately.

• Develop and retain a competent and talented nursing workforce.

• Facilitate staff orientation, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development.

• Monitor staff attendance, absenteeism, and enforce discipline where required.

• Promote professional conduct, appearance, and adherence to dress code.

• Manage change, resolve conflict, and promote staff wellbeing.

• Support nursing education and training in collaboration with the Netcare Education Division.

5. Teamwork and Stakeholder Engagement

• Actively participate as a member of the hospital management and multidisciplinary teams.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with doctors, nursing staff, suppliers, and service providers.

• Foster positive interdepartmental collaboration to achieve hospital and business objectives.

• Strengthen patient loyalty and customer intimacy through effective engagement.

• Maintain effective relationships with public liability and external stakeholders.

6. Transformation and Strategic Alignment

• Ensure achievement of transformation targets as set by the Transformation Committee.

• Promote diversity, inclusion, and equitable practices within the unit.

• Align unit objectives with Netcare’s strategic goals and values.

7. Professional Development

• Maintain active registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).

• Participate in continuous professional development.

• Keep abreast of current research, best practices, and Netcare policies and procedures.

Skills and Requirements

Education (Essential)

• Diploma in General Nursing or B Cur Degree (or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification)

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse

• Relevant nursing management qualification

• Compliance with SANC regulations and healthcare legislation

Experience (Essential)

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a private hospital setting

• Proven experience in clinical leadership

• Intermediate computer literacy

Knowledge

• Strong financial management knowledge

• Ability to interpret and apply financial and operational data

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