PURPOSE OF POSITION

• The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of operating a unit within Surgical Intensive Care Unit including supervising nursing staff, coordinating quality patient care, capacity building, mentoring and training and ensuring the nursing service delivery is practiced within a multi-disciplinary team

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ensure all nursing staff in the team practice safely, are competent and work within their scope of practice.
• Ability to plan strategically and financially and manage all costs emanating from the department.
• Assume the role of Nurse Educator with Students and staff.
• Ability to coordinate individualized patient care, from point of first contact throughout the episode of care, incorporating discharge planning in the plan of care.
• To maintain the highest standards at all times.
• Ability to plan, organise, control, lead and direct the team and actively participate as a team member to achieve the company goals.
• Ability to understand and adhere to policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Good Interaction skills with doctors, patients, and colleagues essential
• Ability to handle all conflict situations in the Unit.
• Ability to uphold all legislative requirements including DOH, SANC, DOL, OHSC
• Equipment maintenance and motivations.
• Recruitment of nursing personnel with the NSM.
• Ability to lead and supervise staff and apply problem-solving skills.
• Adhere to and demonstrate the Hospital Regulations and Policies.
• Manage clinical governance and clinical risk.
• Foster a harmonious working environment and promote staff wellbeing.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Maintain professionalism and foster a professional environment.
• Build interdepartmental collaborative working relationships.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Educational Qualifications &Experience)

• A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/B Cur degree).
• Approximately five (5) years experience as a Registered Nurse, deputising for the Unit Manager.
• Diploma in Nursing Management is essential.
• Critical Care Nursing accredited with SANC.
• The ideal person will have willingness to assume job ownership, work independently and apply principles of continuous improvement.
• Computer literacy – MS Word & Excel
• A Midwifery qualification will be advantageous

SKILLS

(Practical & Technical)

• Excellent Communication Skills

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

(Personality Characteristics)

• Professionalism and initiative
• Well-spoken and respectful
• Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies