Care Expert Navigator

Mediclinic Kloof; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pretoria is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to enhance patient care through collaboration with healthcare teams. The role involves driving clinical efficiency, supporting integrated services, and utilizing data analytics to improve patient outcomes. Candidates should possess a nursing degree and significant experience in a senior role within a private healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior nursing role within a private acute healthcare setting.
• Experience with hospital-based ancillary service providers.

Responsibilities

• Drive patient clinical efficiency in collaboration with the clinical and nursing team.
• Support integrated healthcare service by liaising with clinician offices.
• Utilize data analytics to monitor patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Pharmacology

Clinical information capturing

Data analytics

Nursing care

Evidence-based practice

Risk identification

Education

Degree or Diploma in General Nursing

B-degree in ancillary services

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To support a comprehensive, professional, and integrated care expert service to patients in collaboration with internal and external healthcare teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Drive patient clinical efficiency in collaboration with the clinical and nursing team prior to admission, during hospitalization, and post-discharge.
2. Support an integrated healthcare service by liaising and coordinating with clinician offices and external healthcare providers.
3. Fulfill a patient liaison role throughout the delivery of the Care Expert product.
4. Utilize data analytics and reporting to monitor patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and clinical governance.
5. Promote a culture of improvement, quality, and cost efficiency.
6. Ensure effective communication and empowerment around value-based care within the units.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Degree or Diploma in General Nursing.
• B-degree in ancillary services.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior nursing role (e.g., Shift Leader, SPN) within a private acute healthcare setting.
• Experience with hospital-based ancillary service providers (e.g., Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, etc.).

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Pharmacology, including clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Clinical information capturing and data analytics.
• Nursing care within an acute-care setting.
• Evidence-based practice and guidelines.
• Risk identification and supporting protocols, e.g., IPC.