Deputy Nursing Services Manager

at  Melomed Private Hospitals

• Assist the Nursing Services Manager with the development, implementation and evaluation of the nursing strategic plan and sub-unit strategic plan.
• Deputise in the absence of the Nursing Services Manager.
• Attend meetings as requested by the Nursing Services Manager.
• Ensure the implementation and adherence to nursing standards and policies.
• Assist with the selection and appointment of staff.
• Implement and monitor the induction of employees.
• Implement and monitor in-service training.
• Monitor and manage staff absenteeism.
• Implement a system for mentoring.
• Define, evaluate and correct the job descriptions and the scope of practice of staff identified where necessary.
• Ensure a positive working environment conducive to Continuous Professional Development.
• Evaluation, JPM and provide guidance to Unit Managers.
• Liaison between various departments in the multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to change is built by the mobilisation of resources to implement agreed changes.
• Monitor of staffing levels, based on the acuity levels in departments.
• Manage client expectations according to the Melomed client services policies.
• Weekly check of Unit Managers Schedule Drug audit report.
• Analysis of all incident reports, root cause, interventions and outcomes.
• Evaluate and manage all patients / visitor POS issues.
• Evaluate infection control processes, interventions and outcomes.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in the capacity of a Unit Manager.
• Must have a Diploma and / or relevant qualifications in Nursing Admin.
• A post basic quantification in ICU or Trauma will be an advantageous.
• Must have excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, Kronos, etc.

Please refer the Job description for details