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Unit Manager Neonatal

MSP Staffing Pty


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 4 September 2026 (22 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 2 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced nursing professional to lead a Neonatal unit in Johannesburg. Our client is seeking a clinically strong and confident leader with specialist Maternity and Neonatal experience who is passionate about delivering safe high-quality care to newborns and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide effective clinical and operational leadership within the Neonatal unit
  • Ensure the delivery of safe comprehensive and quality nursing care
  • Lead support and develop the nursing team
  • Monitor compliance with clinical infection prevention and patient safety standards
  • Manage unit resources effectively
  • Promote a positive patient and family experience
  • Maintain accurate nursing documentation and records
  • Support staff competency development and ongoing learning
  • Collaborate with doctors and the multidisciplinary team
  • Contribute to quality improvement and effective unit management

Minimum Requirements:

  • Degree or Diploma in Nursing
  • Current SANC registration
  • Postgraduate qualification in Maternity and Neonatal Nursing essential
  • Proven Maternity and Neonatal experience essential
  • Postgraduate qualification in Management will be advantageous
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Sound clinical knowledge of neonatal nursing practices
  • Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity clinical environment

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Required Experience:

Manager