Health Sciences and Social Services Preventive Health

Nursing Unit Philosophy, Policy and Personnel Management Training

SAQA US 252172 | NQF 7 | Credits 6 | Duration 3 Days
From $713 per delegate

Description

This course equips nursing unit managers with the competencies to develop and implement a unit philosophy, vision, mission, goals, policies, and procedures for nursing care provision and personnel management within a healthcare unit. Learners will gain the skills to align team objectives with organisational strategy, foster a positive work environment, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a unit philosophy, vision, mission, and goals that align with the broader organisational strategy and values.
  • Design and implement nursing policies and procedures that comply with legal, ethical, and professional standards.
  • Apply principles of personnel management, including recruitment, performance management, and staff development.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of unit policies and procedures through continuous quality improvement processes.
  • Demonstrate leadership in fostering a cohesive team culture and managing interpersonal dynamics within the unit.
  • Analyze the impact of organisational policies on nursing practice and adapt unit strategies accordingly.

Target Audience

This course is designed for registered nurses, nursing unit managers, and aspiring healthcare leaders responsible for managing nursing units in hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare settings in South Africa.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, learners should be currently employed or have experience in a nursing or healthcare setting.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Nursing Unit Philosophy and Policy

Objectives:
• Understand the role of philosophy and policy in nursing unit management.
• Identify key components of a nursing unit philosophy.
• Describe the process of policy development and implementation.
• Recognize the relationship between organizational mission and unit-level policies.

Topics:
• Introduction to nursing unit philosophy: definition, purpose, and principles.
• Components of a unit philosophy: values, beliefs, and vision.
• Policy development process: needs assessment, drafting, approval, and dissemination.
• Types of policies: clinical, administrative, and operational.
• Legal and ethical considerations in policy formulation.
• Case studies: analyzing existing unit philosophies and policies.

Day 2: Personnel Management in the Nursing Unit

Objectives:
• Explain the principles of effective personnel management in a nursing context.
• Apply strategies for staff recruitment, selection, and orientation.
• Discuss performance management, including appraisal and feedback.
• Identify techniques for staff development and retention.

Topics:
• Human resource planning: staffing norms and skill mix.
• Recruitment and selection: job descriptions, interviews, and competency-based selection.
• Orientation and induction programs for new staff.
• Performance management systems: goal setting, appraisal methods, and corrective action.
• Staff development: continuing education, mentorship, and career pathways.
• Retention strategies: motivation, recognition, and work-life balance.
• Conflict resolution and disciplinary procedures.

Day 3: Integration and Application of Philosophy, Policy, and Personnel Management

Objectives:
• Synthesize philosophy, policy, and personnel management into cohesive unit management.
• Develop a sample unit philosophy and aligned policies.
• Create a personnel management plan incorporating recruitment, performance, and development.
• Evaluate the impact of effective management on patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.

Topics:
• Integrating philosophy and policy into daily operations.
• Developing a unit philosophy statement and policy manual.
• Designing a staffing plan and performance appraisal system.
• Case study: implementing a new policy and managing staff resistance.
• Quality improvement: using data to refine management practices.
• Leadership styles and their influence on unit culture.
• Final project: presenting a comprehensive unit management plan.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
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15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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