Deputy Nursing Manager
Healthcare, Hospitals
Minimum Requirements
- At least 2 years’ experience in a private hospital setting in a management role
- In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.
- A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/ B Cur Degree)
- Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse
Responsibilities
- Support unit managers with Investigation of all negative and moderate to severe incidents/Sentinel events and ensure timeous report appropriate capturing on IMS & SharePoint.
- Follow up on close out of all incidents/Sentinel event, effectiveness of corrective actions/Safe practice must be monitored
- Identify areas of non-compliance through clinical audit / risk assessment
- Ensure implementation of quality initiatives to manage risk in Netcare
- Monitor safety standards in accordance with the Machine and Occupational Safety Act (Act 6 of 1983). Report all accidents / incidents to Nursing Services Manager / Safety Representatives
- Monitor compliance regarding infection control principles based on Best Care Always principles and relevant infection control
- Ensure hospital is providing safe, cost-effective quality patient care in line with Clinical Governance and evidence-based practice.
- Evaluate the patient’s journey through patient experience and stakeholder input.
- Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.
- Encourage unit managers active involvement in special events / drives to achieve goals
- Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
- Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognized, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions.
- Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal.
- A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/ B Cur Degree)
- Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse
- Effective management of the Nursing budget to achieve targets set in BSC
- Driving compliance as per standard acuity of all departments
- Supporting managers with analysis of Cost Centre Reports including consumables and stationery, Nursing Efficiency Reports e,g WRPT,TRPT, ED Reports to ensure cost effective care.
- Encourage optimal stock management and achievement of set targets such as MOBIT and MOBILL
- Understanding of the financial fundamentals of the organisation
- Assist the managers to ensure CAPEX process are followed
- Encourage Managers to ensure safekeeping/correct management of equipment
- Identify areas to improve operational efficiencies to ensure sustainability.
- Support the unit manager with accurate updating WEST/staffing model such as theatre/ED, as well as required recruitment process.
- Create an environment where staff are aware of the role they play in the provision of quality nursing care and their value to the organization
- Assign decision making, authority, tasks and responsibility to appropriate persons in order to maximize organisation and employee effectiveness.
- Co-operate with Netcare Education Division to ensure appropriate nursing training for the delivery of quality care
- Facilitate a culture that is supportive of talent management and the initiation of required implementations to hone nursing talent
- Facilitate effective change and conflict management
- Ensure professional conduct and appearance of staff
- Supporting the unit manager with human resources related matters such as disciplinary and grievance procedures and performance management
- Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
- Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
- Keep abreast of current research in the applicable discipline
- Coordinate the nursing activities with all hospital departments to provide alignment to the strategy and goals of the organisation
