Hospital Nursing Manager - Plettenberg Bay at MHR

Requirements    

• 3 or 4-year Diploma or 4 year Degree in Nursing; Nursing Management qualification
• At least 5 years professional experience in a tertiary healthcare institution; 2-3 years management experience in a tertiary healthcare institution

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols
• Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
• Clinical risk management
• Healthcare industry
• Management of staff productivity
• 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

Key Outputs    

• The main purpose of the job is to lead and direct the nursing service in the hospital
• 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