Overview
Deputy Nursing Manager – Theatre Pool Building Jobs in Pretoria, South Africa at Mediclinic
Mediclinic Southern Africa is a healthcare provider operating in South Africa and Namibia focused on providing acute care, specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary hospital services and related service offerings. We place science at the heart of our care process by striving to provide evidence-based care of the highest standard. The group currently operates 50 private hospitals (excluding a growing number of day clinics) throughout South Africa and three hospitals in Namibia with more than 8,200 beds in total.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
To support the Nursing Manager in leading and coordinating safe, quality patient care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
Support the Nursing Manager to achieve quality patient care in line with the hospital operational goals and objectives.
Manage patient risks to achieve patient safety in line with specified clinical outcomes.
Ensure a positive patient experience in line with corporate benchmarks.
Ensure optimal utilisation of a competent and engaged workforce and other resources in line with the relevant company guidelines.
Lead and manage direct reports.
Establish and manage key stakeholder relationships to achieve integrated patient care and positive clinical outcomes.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree/diploma in nursing, Appropriate leadership/management qualification.
DESIRED EDUCATION: Operating Theatre Techniques/ Diploma in Operating Theatre.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 5 years experience in a supervisory position, e.g. Unit Manager.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 2 – 3 years experience in a supervisory position within a specialised unit.
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Infection prevention and control.
Knowledge of continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies.
Productivity management in nursing.
Clinical risk management.
Healthcare industry knowledge.
Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
Financial management.
Nursing functional knowledge.
Relevant nursing legislation.
Knowledge and experience in auditing and accreditation processes.
Patient complaint management.
Human resource processes including employee relations.
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Title: Deputy Nursing Manager – Theatre Pool Building
Company: Mediclinic
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Category: Management (Healthcare Management), Healthcare (Healthcare Management, Healthcare Administration)
