Nursing Manager: Patient Safety & Quality Lead

Mediclinic; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic in South Africa seeks a Nursing Manager to lead and direct the hospital's nursing service, focusing on patient safety, patient experience, and resource management.

The role requires 5 years of professional nursing experience and 3 years in nursing management, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or an Accredited Management Qualification. Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing is preferred for specialist hospitals.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional nurse experience in a hospital.
• 3 years of nursing management experience.
• Professional Nurse qualification 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Quality assurance

Clinical risk management

Staff productivity management

Healthcare industry knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Financial management

Nursing practice knowledge

Nursing legislation

Auditing and accreditation

Employee relations

Patient complaint handling

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or Accredited Management Qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing for specialist hospital management

Job description

Mediclinic in South Africa seeks a Nursing Manager to lead and direct the hospital's nursing service, focusing on patient safety, patient experience, and resource management.

The role requires 5 years of professional nursing experience and 3 years in nursing management, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or an Accredited Management Qualification. Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing is preferred for specialist hospitals.