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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
Patient Safety:

• To establish, improve and sustain the Patient Safety behaviour, outcomes and culture in the hospital.
• This starts with the identification, reporting and analysis of clinical patient harm events and the use of these findings alongside hospital clinical outcomes and divisional Patient Safety priorities to plan, facilitate and execute improvement work. It includes supporting and capacitating of clinical colleagues to use approved Patient Safety and Quality Improvement methods within daily clinical work to effect Continuous Improvement and better patient outcomes.
• Finally, the role monitors whole-system performance by tracking and mitigating risks to clinical Patient Safety and Regulatory compliance through quality control, audit and assurance activities.

Infection Prevention and Control:

• To ensure the implementation and maintenance of a functional Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme at hospital level to prevent and control infections  and provide a safe environment for patients, healthcare workers and the broader community.
• To perform surveillance, risk identification, investigation, classification and analysis to enable targeted interventions and trend monitoring to reduce healthcare associated infections and transmission. To ensure that all healthcare associated infections are classified according to surveillance definitions and reported in order to manage risks. To assess practice based on evidence based guidelines, provide outcomes, recommendations and support for intervention and improvement. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. To support and develop IPC knowledge and application and adherence to IPC principles in all aspects of healthcare delivery.    

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
PATIENT SAFETY (50%)

• Identify, report and investigate Patient Safety using systems analysis methodology.
• To lead the MCSA Patient Safety culture at the hospital through Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives and awareness of patient safety risks and mitigation methods.
• Identify training needs in the hospital to enable and build a Patient Safety and Quality Improvement culture
• Manage and oversee clinical audits and accreditations and ensure compliance with Statutory and Regulatory requirements including Medico-Legal investigations.

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (50%)

• Identify, mitigate and manage risks related to Infection Prevention and Control
• Investigate, analyse and interpret clinical data and act upon findings
• Manage and oversee IPC audits and ensure compliance with Statutory and Regulatory requirements
• Identify training needs in the hospital and provide input in the development of training material
• Manage key stakeholder relations

REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

• Nursing qualification (degree or diploma)

DESIRED EDUCATION

• Formal Infection Prevention Control short course
• Postgraduate Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• 1 - 2 years Patient Safety or Quality Improvement  related work, supervision of a small team
• 1 – 2 years IPC related work, supervision of a small team

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

• Nursing qualification (degree or diploma)

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrates sound knowledge in the utilisation of systems related to risk management, e.g. Safety event management system.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the system analysis and analytical thinking to identify factors contributing to patient harm and of healthcare-associated infections and institute preventative measures
• Proficient in facilitating team sessions in an inclusive, non-punitive manner to understand system contributing factors to Patient Safety events using appropriate tools such as systems analysis or driver diagrams.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the conducting of audits to ensure compliance and closing of gaps following audits (eg. compliance to hand hygiene and environmental cleaning audits)
• Demonstrates basic knowledge and application of all relevant legislative requirements and accreditation standards
• IPC surveillance and risk identification
• Identification, investigation, management of outbreaks
• Understanding and application of relevant IPC principles
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of Quality Improvement initiatives and the implementation thereof based on the Model of Improvement and principles of QI science
• Demonstrates proficiency in the writing of reports and feedback.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills (e.g. MS Office package)
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of enabling a Patient Safety culture and the models the behavior of a �Just culture�
• Interpretation and application of the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definitions
• Demonstrates competence in the classification of adverse events.
• Demonstrates proficiency in analysing and interpreting data, understanding variation and using data for Quality Improvement rather than judgement

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• This developmental opportunity is a structured opportunity to incorporate academic, professional, and personal skill development. It enables the intern to integrate knowledge gained through their classroom learning with the competencies made available through actual experience in a professional work setting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Requirements of the TVET work integrated learning programme (specific to qualification)
• Personal effectiveness
• Ensure continuous learning in areas of study and develop/ maintain professional standards in adherence to organisational values.
• Maintain stakeholder relations and client service

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Relevant Tertiary qualification(s) at N6 level obtained from an accredited TVET institution in the following fields: Marketing, Finance, HR, Management Assistant and Secretarial 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• No previous experience required

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)
• English written and verbal proficiency
• Understanding and application of telephone etiquette

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• The Senior Professional Nurse supports the Unit Manager in ensuring a safe and positive client experience by mitigating clinical risks and co-ordinating care delivery. They further provide direct patient care, as well as mentorship to new and student nurses in the unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards
• Manage the client 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

• Professional Nurse qualification and
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)

DESIRED EDUCATION

• N/A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital
• 1 year mentor experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• N/A

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Pharmacology
• Nursing record keeping
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Infection prevention and control
• 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
• Mentorship

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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
• 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