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
1. Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards
2. Manage the patient experience
3. Ensure optimal supply, retention and utilisation of staffing resources
4. Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment and development
5. Assist with the effective management of operational expenses (including stock and capital)
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:
6. Degree/ Diploma in General Nursing
DESIRED EDUCATION:
7. Midwifery
8. Post graduate certificate/ diploma in speciality area
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :
9. 3 years post qualification experience
DESI RED EXPERIENCE:
10. None
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
11. Pharmacology
12. Nursing record keeping
13. Nursing processes and procedures
14. Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
15. Relevant nursing legislation
16. Infection prevention and control
17. Scientific nursing principles and process
18. Audit patient records
19. Patient assessment skills
20. Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
21. Scope of practice for nurse practitioners
22. For specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained;
23. Risk identification
24. Analysing and interpretation skills
25. Basic life support trained
26. Mentorship