Nursing Manager

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Mediclinic Upington | Upington | South Africa

Closing date: 09/12/2024
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Roberto Eiman
Reference number: 55872
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To lead and direct the nursing service in the hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Compile, implement and monitor the hospital-specific nursing strategy.
2. Drive and support a culture of quality nursing care and patient safety.
3. Manage resources to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
4. Manage the patient experience.
5. Lead and manage people in the nursing department.
6. Manage key stakeholder relations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: 3 or 4-year Diploma or 4-year Degree in Nursing.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: At least 5 years professional experience in a tertiary healthcare institution; 2-3 years management experience in a tertiary healthcare institution.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Patient Safety management; Infection Prevention and Control management; Nursing Education.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Auditing and accreditation processes.
• Clinical risk management.
• Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies.
• Human resource processes including employee relations.
• Infection prevention and control.
• Management of staff productivity.
• Nursing functional knowledge.

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.