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 JOBTo 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 AREASEnsure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards.Manage the patient experience.Ensure optimal supply, retention and utilisation of staffing resources.Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment and development.Assist with the effective management of operational expenses (including stock and capital).Required EducationESSENTIAL EDUCATION:Degree/ Diploma in General Nursing.Desired EducationMidwifery.Post graduate certificate/ diploma in speciality area.Required ExperienceESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:3 years post qualification experience.Desired ExperienceNone.Required Job Skills And KnowledgePharmacology.Nursing record keeping.Nursing processes and procedures.Computer literate (Microsoft Office).Relevant nursing legislation.Infection prevention and control.Scientific nursing principles and process.Audit patient records.Patient assessment skills.Develop/ modify a nursing care plan.Scope of practice for nurse practitioners.For specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained.Risk identification.Analysing and interpretation skills.Basic life support trained.Mentorship.
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