Nurse Manager Job Cape Town area,South Africa,Management

Function Nursing Facility Position Nurse Manager Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Nurse Manager based at Life Midmed
Hospital
, reporting to Sterna van der Merwe
, Hospital Manager
. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, leading and coordinating the nursing function within the hospital in line with hospital and company strategic objectives of growth, quality and people.

Critical Outputs

Effective operational management of clinical outcomes

Ensure optimal functioning of nursing operations by establishing clinical care risks with Unit Managers, developing and implementing nursing care strategy and regular progress reviews with multi-disciplinary team including driving compliance to LHC clinical standards

Drive compliance and improvement of LHC & nursing quality metrics and quality accreditation systems to ensure reduction of risks and as safe patient environment

Lead, drive and participate in various LHC & Nursing quality initiatives and BOP’s

Effective financial management

Plan, prepare and monitor budget monthly, manage, together with relevant stakeholders, labour spend in line with budget, patient requirements and actual activities, RSRT environment and ensure continued focus on internal DSO

Effective people management

Participate actively in Hospital management committee meetings.

Recruit, retain, motivate and develop staff according to LHC people policies and practices.

Effective building of relationships with internal/external stakeholders

Ensure productive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders by participating in various forums, cross-functional activities and by identifying networking opportunities.

Effective marketing

Market the professional image of Nursing and the Hospital within the community, participate actively in marketing initiatives and promote nursing as a career.

Drive formal nurse training and CPD to address critical shortage and competence.

Governance and risk management

Ensure optimal management of departmental governance to achieve sound business ethics, risk management and control with appropriate transparencies and controls

Requirements

Degree / Diploma in Nursing

Post-graduate qualification is advantageous.

Current registration with South African Nursing Council

Relevant clinical experience and knowledge to the critical outputs

Proven leadership and management experience within healthcare (ideally private healthcare)

Basic understanding of labour legislation.

Understanding of business principles and a commercial orientation

Computer proficiency (MS office)

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement

Building relationships

Resilience

Customer responsiveness

Engaging diversity

Organisational awareness

Verbal & written communication and presentation

Leading by example

Motivating and developing people

Influencing

Excellence orientation

Drive & energy

Ethical behaviour


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