Mediclinic Stellenbosch | Stellenbosch | South Africa
Closing date: 17/10/2024
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nadine Lizelle Hearne
Reference number: 54325
Permanent
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; Nursing Management qualification.
DESIRED EDUCATION: Nursing Education qualification.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: At least 10 years professional experience in a tertiary healthcare institution; 5 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
- Infection prevention and control.
- Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies.
- Clinical risk management.
- Management of staff productivity.
- Healthcare industry.
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
- Financial management.
- Nursing functional knowledge.
- Relevant nursing legislation.
- Auditing and accreditation processes.
- Human resource processes including employee relations.
- Patient complaint management.
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.
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