Overview
Night Duty Manager Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at Mediclinic
Title: Night Duty Manager
Company: Mediclinic
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.
The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To ensure continuous safe patient care and a positive patient experience by coordinating clinical and non-clinical resources and services at night.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Continuously deliver a quality service to patients in accordance with patient safety standards
Achieve the clinical quality standards according to policies and procedures
Ensure the optimal utilisation and competence of staff whose behaviour reflects the organisation’s core values
Ensure continuation of patient care through effective supervision
Co-ordinate resources efficiently to enhance safe patient care
Required Education
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: B degree or diploma in nursing
DESIRED EDUCATION: Relevant Management and leadership qualification
Required Experience
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 5 yrs clinical experience as a Professional Nurse
DESIRED EXPERIENCE 2 to 3 yrs management experience at the unit level (SPN/UM)
Required Job Skills And Knowledge
People Management
Risk management processes and procedures
Infection prevention and control
Knowledge of continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
Nursing functional knowledge
Relevant nursing legislation
Human resource processes including employee relations
Complaint management
