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A reputable private hospital in Kempton Park is seeking an experienced Zone Matron – Specialty Units (General Nursing) to join their leadership team.
The successful candidate will be a senior nursing leader responsible for overseeing nursing services within a designated zone, ensuring clinical excellence, patient safety, and high standards of care.
This role requires strong leadership capability, operational oversight, and the ability to drive quality improvement initiatives within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Responsibilities:
Provide strong leadership to nursing staff within the designated zone, promoting teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Oversee recruitment, training, development, and performance management of nursing staff.
Ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with established clinical guidelines, standards, and best practices.
Monitor and evaluate patient care outcomes, implementing corrective actions to improve quality and safety.
Manage nursing resources, staffing levels, budgets, and equipment effectively.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct audits and promote clinical governance, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and enhance service delivery.
Address patient and family concerns promptly, ensuring a patient-centered care approach.
Contribute to policy development, strategic planning, and hospital management initiatives.
Lead emergency preparedness and manage critical incidents within the designated zone.
Requirements:
Diploma in General Nursing Science.
Education Qualification in Nursing.
Diploma in Medical and Surgical (Critical Care) Nursing Science.
Post Graduate Diploma.
ACLS certification (advantageous).
Current SANC registration and proof of indemnity cover.
Minimum 5–7 years of nursing experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
Experience in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety measures.
Strong leadership, organisational skills, and ability to work under pressure.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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