Job Description

The Executive Hospital Nursing Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the efficient operation and management of all facilities within the hospital premises. This leadership position requires a strategic mindset, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to ensure the hospital's physical infrastructure supports optimal patient care and staff well-being. The Executive Hospital Nursing Manager collaborates with various departments to maintain a safe, functional, and welcoming environment, contributing to the overall success of the healthcare institution.

The Executive Hospital Nursing Manager's main focus areas will be on overseeing nursing staff, patient care, and related nursing operations.

Further Role Breakdown :

• Strategic Nursing Leadership: Develop and execute nursing strategies that align with the hospital's goals, focusing on patient outcomes, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Provide strategic direction and implement key performance areas for the business.
• Must be able to think strategically.
• Facilitate and implement operational and strategic objectives.
• Effective and inspiring leadership skills
• Have the skills, experience and expertise necessary to implement new strategies and experiences within the healthcare setting.
• Be able to work autonomously and consistency deliver high quality results.
• Display a professional attitude when responding to potential business partnerxe2x80x99s requirements.
• Identify areas for change and new business opportunities for the business.
• The Hospital Nursing Manager must be able to constantly deliver results of a high standard.
• Must be aligned to the core values of the facility.
• Must be able to live out the organisations key and core value system.
• Required to demonstrate creative resourcefulness.
• Must possess the ability to inspire and invigorate others.
• Must be able to continuously raise the bar whilst striving for excellence.

• Clinical Oversight: Monitor and evaluate nursing practices to ensure they adhere to established protocols, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.
• Manage change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in the focus of care.

• Staff Management: Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff, including nurse supervisors, educators, and frontline nurses, promoting professional growth and job satisfaction.
• Be able to collaborate and integrate with an existing team
• Develop and update a robust nursing strategy.
• Have the skills, experience and expertise necessary to implement new strategies and experiences within the healthcare setting.
• Mentor and coach team members.

• Collaborative Coordination: Collaborate with other departments and healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care, interdisciplinary communication, and effective care plans.
• Able to work well and collaboratively with a team of medical doctors.
• Identify areas to improve operational efficiencies to ensure sustainability.
• Provide strategic direction and implement key performance areas for the business.
• Solution driven with key focus being on improving overall efficiencies.
• Must be able to provide direction to your team while aligning this with the over all mission and vision of the facility.

• Performance Evaluation: Establish performance metrics for nursing staff, track key performance indicators, and initiate.
• improvements to enhance patient care quality.
• Be results driven.
• Recognise and reward performance appropriately.

• Budget Management: Manage nursing department budgets, allocate resources effectively, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising patient care.
• Monthly variance reporting.
• Ensure compliance with finance month-end process.
• Manage overhead expenses according to budget.
• Participate in business planning and budgeting processes and manage nursing costs according to budget.
• Ensure timeous submission of all supplier invoices for payment.

• Training and Development: Implement ongoing training programs to enhance nursing skills, maintain competency, and keep the nursing team updated on the latest medical advancements.
• Ensure a structured working environment for team members.
• Ensure relevant formal training for all new team members.

• Patient-Centric Care: Champion a patient-centric approach to care, striving for a compassionate and empathetic environment that meets the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of patients.
• Ensure best and safest patient care.
• Timeous resolution of complaints.
• Evaluate the patientxe2x80x99s journey through patient experience and stakeholder input.
• Maintain customer intimacy through building relationships with doctors and external providers to build patient loyalty.
• Provide emergency care to patients in a crisis.

• Quality Improvement: Lead quality improvement initiatives, analyse data on patient outcomes and nursing practices, and implement changes to drive continuous improvement.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure nursing practices comply with all relevant regulations, accreditation standards, and legal requirements.
• Monitor safety standards in accordance with South African legislature.

• Conflict Resolution: Address conflicts and challenges within the nursing department promptly, promoting a harmonious and collaborative work environment.
• Work proactively instead of reactively to problem solving.

• Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business hours.
• Qualified as registered nurse, with a BCur Degree or 4 Year Diploma with Nursing administration and are registered with SANC.
• 6-8 years of managerial experience.
• High degree of professionalism with excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating tact and good judgment in confidential or stressful situations
• Proven leadership and general business management experience (business planning processes) within a healthcare environment
• Exhibiting behaviour that supports: Client orientation; Mutual trust and respect; Team approach; Maintaining ethical standards.
• Experience in financial and performance management is essential (good understanding of operational budgets and performance monitoring.
• Knowledge of the private healthcare industry, its challenges, and role players including an understanding of the relevant legislation
• A post-basic qualification in Operating Room Nursing Science will be advantageous.
• A Nursing administration and or management qualification will be an advantage.
• At least 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in a senior managerial position, preferably in a hospital environment and /or service-related environment.
• Experience in administration, financial, operations and human resources management (including communication and training)
• Comprehensive understanding of hospital operations.
• Sound financial and budgeting knowledge is essential.
• A detailed understanding of financial and business management principles.
• Good knowledge of the healthcare industry.
• Relevant computer proficiency.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Resilience within a complex and challenging environment.
• Analytical thinking, problem solving and judgement ability.
• Holistic/big picture thinking.
• Risk management competence.
• Change management ability.
• Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business hours.
• The candidate must be English and Afrikaans proficient.

• Performance Bonus based on objectives set for the year
• Possibility of a 13th cheque
• Pension Fund as well as Medical Aid contribution
• Disability and Funeral Cover

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