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Company Description
Melrose Surgical Centre is a premier day hospital in Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, located at 52 Glenhove Road. The centre combines the heritage of the original Pharmaceutical Society and South African Pharmacy Museum with modern, state-of-the-art medical facilities. Founded by a group of leading Johannesburg surgeons and physicians, the hospital is dedicated to delivering empathetic, high-quality care. Its light, open design and sweeping views of the Killarney Golf Course create a calming, professional environment for both patients and staff.
Role Description
The Unit Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a clinical unit to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. This full-time, on-site role, based in Meredale, includes:
- Managing nursing and support staff
- Coordinating patient flow
- Maintaining high clinical and service standards
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The Unit Manager monitors adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, manages staffing schedules, and supports performance evaluations and professional development. The role also involves:
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- Collaborating with surgeons, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams
- Managing unit resources and stock levels
- Driving quality improvement initiatives and patient experience programs
The Unit Manager reports on unit performance, addresses operational challenges proactively, and helps foster a positive, respectful work culture.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience supervising multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Proficiency in clinical operations management, including patient flow coordination, staffing, and resource allocation.
- Solid understanding of healthcare quality standards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance in a hospital or day hospital setting.
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with surgeons, physicians, staff, patients, and families.
- Demonstrated ability in problem-solving, decision-making, and handling unit-level operational issues under pressure.
- Experience with healthcare documentation, reporting, and basic computer literacy (EHR systems, email, and standard office software).
- Relevant clinical qualification (e.g., Registered Nurse or equivalent) and current professional registration with the appropriate council.
- Previous experience as a Unit Manager or in a senior nursing/clinical leadership role, preferably in a surgical or acute care environment.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and patient-focused workplace.
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