Unit Manager | LPW
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Function
Nursing
Facility
Life Westville Hospital
Position
Unit Manager LPW
Introduction
A vacancy exists for a Unit Manager in the Paediatric Unit based at Life Westville Hospital reporting to the Nursing Manager General. The successful candidate will manage and co-ordinate evidence based clinical practices and resources efficiently by engaging and empowering staff within the unit to achieve the Companys strategic objectives of Growth Efficiency Quality and Sustainability.
Critical Outputs
Effective financial management - Cost-effective management of resources
Closing date
Thursday December 18 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.
Nursing
Facility
Life Westville Hospital
Position
Unit Manager LPW
Introduction
A vacancy exists for a Unit Manager in the Paediatric Unit based at Life Westville Hospital reporting to the Nursing Manager General. The successful candidate will manage and co-ordinate evidence based clinical practices and resources efficiently by engaging and empowering staff within the unit to achieve the Companys strategic objectives of Growth Efficiency Quality and Sustainability.
Critical Outputs
Effective financial management - Cost-effective management of resources
- Delivery of cost-effective quality nursing care.
- Optimal and efficient human resource utilization as per agreed budgetary parameters.
- Optimal product utilization including pharmaceuticals equipment and sundries.
- Manage Patient Experience Clinical Outcomes and Safety (Patient and Employee) outcomes.
- Manage Customer complaints and adverse events according to policy.
- Effective recruitment and promotion of staff aligned to performance and diversity strategy.
- Retain employees through leadership and empowerment and manage staff turnover.
- Delivery of market leading evidenced based clinical care.
- Effective relationship with internal and external stakeholders that enhances and optimizes business growth.
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing with at least 5 years post registration experience and proven leadership and/or people management experience within healthcare (including clinical competence in specialization).
- Post-basic Certificate in Neonatal Nursing Science and/or Child Health Science and/or Advanced Midwifery will be an advantage.
- Post Graduate Management / Education qualification and experience will be an advantage.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Participative and collaborative management style. Capacity to lead foster and develop a Neurodevelopmental supportive environment which actively promotes neurodevelopment in the premature infant and sick newborn infant.
- Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication problem solving conflict resolution and negotiation.
- Updated knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation industrial relations standards codes ethics and competency standards.
- Current registration with SANC.
- Computer proficiency
- Drivers license and ability to travel
- Problem-solving analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication and presentation
- Influencing
- Action orientation
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Leading by example
- Motivating and developing people
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
Closing date
Thursday December 18 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- Data Collection
- Management Experience
- Conflict Management
- Dementia Care
- Medical Terminology
- Nursing
- Operations Management
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
