Mediclinic Sandton | Bryanston, Johannesburg | South Africa 

Closing date: 10/05/2024  
Number of positions: 1 
Recruiter name: Danenthree Moodley  
Reference number: 49903  
 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 a quality and safe patient care experience that meets the set clinical standards through the optimal management of human and organisational resources within a structured unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Ensure safe patient care by meeting set clinical quality standards according to company policies and procedures

Manage and mitigate clinical risks in the unit

Lead and manage the staff in the unit

Manage the unit's operational and capital expenses according to financial and budget guidelines and ensure optimal utilisation of resources

Manage and actively contribute to a positive patient experience in the hospital

Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes

Manage key stakeholder relations

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:   3 or 4-year Diploma or 4 year Degree in Nursing; Postgraduate qualification in the unit’s specialist area (if relevant)

DESIRED EDUCATION:  Nursing education qualification; Nursing management  qualification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:  At least 5 years professional nursing experience as a scrub nurse in a hospital; 2-3 years leadership experience in a hospital

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:  Infection Prevention and Control; Clinical Facilitation

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Auditing and accreditation processes Clinical risk management Computer literate (Microsoft Office) Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies Financial management Healthcare industry Human resource processes including employee relations Infection prevention and control Management of staff productivity Nursing functional knowledge Patient complaint management Relevant nursing legislation

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