Maria Tsobanellis

Experienced and compassionate Unit Manager with over 20 years of leadership in hospital and clinical settings. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, improve patient outcomes, and ensure regulatory compliance. Adept at strategic planning, staff development, and operational efficiency.

Currently Acting Nursing Serves

Manager at a Private Hospital.

Acting Nursing Serves Manager - Crestcare Hospital - Cape Town

(2025-06)

• Managed a team of 8 Unit Managers, IPC Manager and 2 Night Managers
• Developed and implemented onboarding programs for new hires
• Collaborated with physicians to streamline interdisciplinary care plans
• Overseeing budget planning and resource allocation
• Introduced evidence-based protocols that reduced readmission rates by 15%
• Conducted performance evaluations and staff development workshops
• Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and standards

Unit Manager: Neonatal Intensive care unit and Paediatric ward - Crestcare Private Hospital

(2024-07 - 2025-06)

Commissioned the hospital and the 2 units as mentioned above. Dynamic and results-driven Unit Manager with 20 years of experience overseeing operations, managing cross-functional teams, and driving performance improvements. Proven ability to lead departments efficiently, optimize resources, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Adept at fostering a collaborative work culture and delivering measurable outcomes.

• Reduced operational costs by 15% through process optimization
• Implemented new patient care protocols, improving satisfaction scores by 20%
• Conducted staff training and performance reviews quarterly

Unit Manager: Neonatal Intensive care unit and Paediatric ICU - Constantiaberg Mediclinic

(2017-03 - 2024-06)

Commissioned and managed the Paediatric ICU and managed the Neonatal ICU

Unit Manager: Neonatal ICU - Melomed Tokia Private Hospital

(2016-03 - 2017-02)

Commissioned the hospital and Managed NICU

Unit Manager: Paediatric ward and Paediatric ICU - Vincent Palotti Life Hospital

(2013-02 - 2016-03)

Commissioned and managed the Paediatric ICU

Unit Manager - Neonatal ICU - Panorama Hospital

(2005-08 - 2012-03)

Studied and worked in the Neonatal ICU

Unit Manager - Dubia Hospital (Welcare)

(2003 - 2005)

Unit Manager: Paediatric ward and Paediatric Oncology - Tawam Hospital - Al Ain, Dubai

(1999 - 2003)

Unit Manager: Neonatal ICU - Tabuk Hospital - Saudi Arabia

(1997 - 1998)

Unit Manager: Paediatric ward - Vaalmed Hospital - Vaal triangle

(1990 - 1996)

Post Graduate diploma - Neonatal Nursing science and Pharmacology (2006 - 2008)

Post Graduate diploma - Paediatric Nursing science and Intensive care (1988 - 1989)

Post graduate diploma - Psychiatric Nursing (1986 - 1988)

Diploma - General Nursing and Midwifery (1983 - 1987)