Nursing Manager

Mediclinic Upington; Upington; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Upington seeks a dynamic Nursing Manager to lead nursing services with a focus on patient safety and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have robust nursing experience and relevant management qualifications, playing a pivotal role in improving patient care and guiding nursing staff.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ Professional Nurse experience in a hospital.
• 2 years’ Nursing Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the nursing service, ensuring patient safety.
• Manage resources for optimal operational efficiency.
• Compile and implement the nursing strategy.

Skills

Auditing and accreditation processes

Clinical risk management

Continuous improvement

Quality assurance methodologies

Human resource processes

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management

Accredited Management Qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

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

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 :

Professional Nurse qualification andPostgraduate 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

• Auditing and accreditation processes
• Clinical risk management
• Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
• Human resource processes including employee relations