Senior Registered Nurse - Theatre
Mediclinic Otjiwarongo | Otjiwarongo | Namibia
Closing date: 21/11/2024
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Margie Edith White
Reference number: 56204
Workplace Type: [[cust_WorkplaceType]]
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 support the Nursing Manager in leading and coordinating safe, quality patient care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Support the Nursing Manager to achieve quality patient care in the operating theatre in line with the hospital's operational goals and objectives
Manage patient risks to achieve patient safety in line with specified clinical outcomes
Ensure a positive patient experience in line with corporate benchmarks
Ensure optimal utilization of a competent and engaged workforce
Lead and manage direct reports
Manage the assets in the operating theatre complex
Manage the theatre's operational and capital expenses according to the financial and budget guidelines and ensure optimal utilisation of resources
Establish and manage key stakeholders relationships to achieve integrated patient care and positive clinical outcomes
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree/ Diploma in General Nursing, Post graduate qualification in Operating Theatre Science
DESIRED EDUCATION: Additional Nursing Qualification
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2-3 Years in a Supervisory role
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Private hospital experience
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Infection prevention and control
- Auditing and accreditation processes
- Budgeting and budget control skills
- Clinical risk management
- Computer literacy (MS Office package)
- Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
- Critical Care, Theatre or Emergency Nursing Science
- Healthcare industry knowledge
- Patient complaint management
- Productivity management in nursing
- Relevant nursing legislation
- Theatre environment and operations
- Human resource processes including employee relations
- Nursing processes and procedures
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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