Nursing Manager
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
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To lead and direct the nursing service in the hospital
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Compile, implement and monitor the hospital-specific nursing strategy
Drive and support a culture of quality nursing care and patient safety
Manage resources to ensure optimal operational efficiency
Manage the patient experience
Lead and manage people in the nursing department
Manage key stakeholder relations
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: 3 or 4-year Diploma or 4 year Degree in Nursing;
DESIRED EDUCATION: Nursing Education qualification; Nursing Management qualification
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
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
- Financial management
- Healthcare industry
- Human resource processes including employee relations
- Infection prevention and control
- Management of staff productivity
- Nursing functional knowledge
- Patient complaint management
- Relevant nursing legislation
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.
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
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Nurse Management, Infection Control, Risk Management, QA, Employee Relations, Healthcare, Finance, Human Resources, Quality