Current Vacancies at Mediclinic

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/Degree in nursing science and midwifery; Postgraduate qualification in Neonatal Critical Care or Paediatric Critical Care. 

DESIRED EDUCATION:  

• Nursing education qualification; Nursing management  qualification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:  At least 5 years professional nursing experience 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 (IPC) principles and protocols
• Management of staff productivity
• Nursing functional knowledge
• Patient complaint management
• Relevant nursing legislation

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To deliver safe, quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team
• Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
• Participate in creating a learning environment that builds staff competence
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged

REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:  Enrolled Nurse Certificate

DESIRED EDUCATION: For specialised wards, CPD courses in specific speciality area 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:  1 year post qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Basic life support trained
• Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Nursing care plan skills
• Risk identification

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged

REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION:  Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:  None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: : 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Risk identification

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To ensure a safe, positive patient experience by supporting the unit manager in the co-ordination of patient care and management of the unit

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards
• Manage the patient experience
• Ensure optimal supply, retention and utilisation of staffing resources
• Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment and development
• Assist with the effective management of operational expenses (including stock and capital)

REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree/ Diploma in General Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION:  Midwifery; Post graduate certificate/ diploma in speciality  area

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:  3 years post qualification experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: None

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Pharmacology
• Nursing record keeping
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Audit patient records
• Patient assessment skills
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Scope of practice for nurse practitioners
• For specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained;
• Risk identification
• Analysing and interpretation skills
• Basic life support trained