1. Job SummaryAssumes 24 hour responsibility for overall management of an old age care facility in Alexandria . Responsible for the holistic care of patients and supervision of all personnel. Provide clinical and professional leadership to the team to ensure good governance. Ensure effective delivery against performance indicators whilst reporting to the General Manager. 2. Key Performance Areas2.1 LeadershipProvides direction and consultation to all those who report to him/herDelegated effectively by entrusting responsibility and authority to othersCollaborates in the establishment of services, clinic standards, policies and proceduresRepresents Joseph Gerard Care Centre in in all nursing and other operational activities with staffAssumes management of on call responsibilities for nursing 2.2 ProfessionalismPromotes health care to all based upon the standards of ethics of the nursing professionIntegrates current knowledge of nursing and management theories and concepts into the practice environmentEstablishes goals for personal growthCreates an environment that facilitates learningMakes decisions that consider the needs of the organisation and staffServes as a consultant in areas of expertiseInterprets the role of nursing to other departments2.3 PlanningEnsures creative planning for health care deliveryIdentifies and prioritises educational needs for staffIdentifies problems with quality of patient care and initiates action for resolutionCollaborates with others to ensure appropriate placement of patientsInforms staff of service and organisation policy and practice changesInterprets information and activities of health care to staff, patients and familiesPlans and co-ordinates annual medical budget needsGives ongoing performance feedback to peers and managementEstablishes expectation of the staff roles in evaluating and ensuring patient care outcomes2.4 Resource managementAssist in recruitment, selection and placement of staff reporting to herDevelops and implements long range planning for meeting the human and material resource needsAnalyse personnel turnover and develops retention strategies2.5 AccountabilityAssumes responsibility for all nursing and operational activitiesEnsures effectiveness of patient care givenEnsures corrective actions taken as needed, implementation and successEnsures staff compliance with established policies, procedures, standards and registrationHold personnel accountable for all activities in their job descriptionsSubmit appropriate reports and attend management meetingsCounsels staff as appropriate 3. Secondary functions The following are not primary functions of the Nursing Services Manager, but have been allocated to this position for the benefit of the organisation: Any additional tasks that might be deemed necessaryAttendance of functions at the centreLiase and network with relevant bodies and organisationsMaintain and develop professional nursing knowledge in line with requirement s of the post 4.1 Relationships Supervised by: General ManagerSub-ordinates: Professional nurse; Enrolled Nurse, Enrolled Nursing Assistant; Care Worker, DomesticsLiases with: Medical Officer, Physiotherapist, Podiatrist, Admin Clerk, Social Worker 4. Knowledge and experience Leadership and management ability, excellent interpersonal relations. Demonstrates the ability to manage human and financial resources, self directed, able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally. Ability to implement change for positive outcomes in a highly complex environment. A minimum of 5 years experience in nursing. Knowledge, understanding, acceptance and support of the relevant laws, policies and organisational objectives of the nursing service.
