Deputy Nursing Manager: Theatre
Mediclinic Medforum | Sunnyside, Pretoria | South Africa
Closing date: 06/12/2024
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Mokgadi Florah Hlungwani
Reference number: 55925
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 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 line with the hospital 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 utilisation of a competent and engaged workforce and other resources in line with the relevant company guidelines
Lead and manage direct reports
Establish and manage key stakeholder relationships to achieve integrated patient care and positive clinical outcomes
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree/diploma in nursing, Appropriate leadership/management qualification
DESIRED EDUCATION: Discipline-specific qualification
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 5 years experience in a supervisory position, e.g. Unit Manager
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 2 – 3 years experience in a supervisory position within a specialised unit
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Infection prevention and control
- Knowledge of continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
- Productivity management in nursing
- Clinical risk management
- Healthcare industry
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Financial management
- Nursing functional knowledge
- Relevant nursing legislation
- Knowledge and experience in auditing and accreditation processes
- Patient complaint management
- Human resource processes including employee relations
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
Job Segment:
Patient Care, Infection Control, Risk Management, Employee Relations, QA, Healthcare, Human Resources, Finance, Quality