Description:
To take responsibility for efficiently leading all activities within the Unit, providing leadership and direction to all staff, and promoting quality patient care and patient experience through operational excellence whilst maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and respect. In addition, to ensure cost effective service delivery within legal parameters, policies and procedures.
Requirements:
B. Cur/Diploma in General Nursing.
Current registration with South African Nursing Council.
Post basic qualification in Neo Natal Critical Care.
Bcur ED Admin qualification BLS qualification.
Further Business Management qualification advantageous.
Updated ACLS/PALS/ATLS advantageous.
3+ years’ experience at a managerial/supervisory level.
Computer Literacy.
Perform all duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards.
Adhere to the principles and standards of Patient Advocacy according to SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient rights and Responsibility Charter., National Millennium Development goals and responsibility of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
Promote effective and quality patient care through the application of relevant policies and procedures and efficient management of day-to-day Unit activities.
Ward administration to ensure compliance with protocols, security, safe patient environment, policies, procedures and the Groups patient care standards.
Effective Management of cost centre and operational unit activities and processes including control of equipment, tools, stock, to required levels and according to prescribed guidelines.
Manage staff including agency staff and identify and implement quality improvement opportunities.