Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt | Bellville, Cape Town | South Africa 

Closing date: 30/11/2024  
Number of positions: 1 
Recruiter name: Nadia Botha  
Reference number: 53173  
 Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To lead and direct the nursing service in the hospital

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: 3 or 4 year Diploma or 4 year Degree in Nursing; Nursing Management qualification

DESIRED EDUCATION:  Nursing Education qualification

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:   At least 5 years professional experience in a tertiary healthcare institution; 2-3 years management experience in a tertiary healthcare institution

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Patient Safety management; Infection Prevention and Control management; Nursing Education

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Infection prevention and control Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies Clinical risk management Management of staff productivity Healthcare industry Computer literate (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 the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile