Registered Nurse Night Manager

About the position

LetsLink recruitment is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Night Manager to work at a private hospital in the Western Cape. The Night Manager will take overall responsibility for the hospital at hand and ensure a safe environment for all patients, staff, and stakeholders. The Night Manager will also be accountable for coordinating capacity building, mentoring, and training of our nursing staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that nursing standards, quality assurance, and risk management are maintained in the hospital.
• Determine acuity and workload of all wards/units and allocate staff appropriately.
• Identify quality improvement opportunities and ensure appropriate strategy and quality improvement initiatives are developed and measured.
• Ensure the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions are adhered to.
• Investigate all negative incidents and ensure appropriate capturing on IMS.
• Monitor safety standards in accordance with the Machine and Occupational Safety Act (Act 6 of 1983).
• Ensure compliance with protocols, policies, and Acts.
• Ensure that all equipment is in working order and properly maintained.
• Co-ordinate and monitor all nursing activities in the hospital.
• Conduct regular checks of emergency equipment.
• Facilitate patient referrals where required.
• Liaise with treating doctors and ensure their orders are carried out.

Skills Profile:

• A relevant nursing qualification - Diploma in General Nursing (NQF level 6) or B Cur Degree (NQF level 7).
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.
• A relevant business management qualification is preferable.
• A qualification in BLS/ALS is beneficial.
• A minimum of 3 years management experience within a private sector is beneficial.
• Experience in clinical leadership.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Results-driven and able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain alignment with hospital Nursing Strategy.

If you are passionate about nursing and looking for an opportunity to take on a challenging role in a dynamic and growing organization, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV to [Email Address Removed] or contact Gary on [Phone Number Removed];.

Please view our website: letslink dot co dot za and contact Gary.

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Desired Skills:

• Nurse
• Nursing
• Registered Nurse
• Night Manager
• Manager

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Clinic & Hospital
• 2 to 5 years Nursing / Professional Care Giving

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma

About The Employer:

Private Hospital