Nursing Manager

Medi Clinic; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Nursing Manager to lead and direct nursing services in a hospital setting. This role is pivotal in ensuring patient safety, enhancing the patient experience, and managing resources effectively. The ideal candidate will have a Professional Nurse qualification, extensive experience in nursing management, and a passion for quality healthcare. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in patient care and make a significant impact in the healthcare sector. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years' Professional Nurse Experience in a hospital.
• 2 years' Nursing Management Experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the nursing service in the hospital.
• Drive and support a culture of quality nursing care and patient safety.
• Manage resources for optimal operational efficiency.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies

Clinical risk management

Management of staff productivity

Healthcare industry knowledge

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Financial management

Nursing functional knowledge

Relevant nursing legislation

Auditing and accreditation processes

Human resource processes including employee relations

Patient complaint management

Education

Professional Nurse qualification with Midwifery

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management

Accredited Management Qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mediclinic Newcastle | Newcastle | South Africa

Closing date: 30/04

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Aimee-Lee Van der Stok

Reference number: [Insert Reference Number]

Workplace Type: On-site

Position to be filled: 1st July

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Nursing Manager leads and directs the nursing service in the hospital, including patient safety, patient experience, and the management of human and other resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Compile, implement, and monitor the hospital-specific nursing strategy
2. Drive and support a culture of quality nursing care and patient safety
3. Manage resources to ensure optimal operational efficiency
4. Manage the patient experience
5. Lead and manage people in the nursing department
6. Manage key stakeholder relations

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Professional Nurse qualification with Midwifery and Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or an Accredited Management Qualification. Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing when managing a specialist hospital (e.g., Mental Healthcare).

DESIRED EDUCATION: N/A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 5 years' Professional Nurse Experience in a hospital; 2 years' Nursing Management Experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: N/A

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Infection prevention and control
• Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
• Clinical risk management
• Management of staff productivity
• Healthcare industry knowledge
• Computer literacy (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 preference given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, including internal applicants/employees who meet the minimum requirements.