Job Description

? Strong quality patient care orientation in order to mitigate risks



? BLS competent



? Must be computer literate and have statistical abilities



? Provide health education to parents and patients



? Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students



? Perform teaching rounds with junior staff members and students



? High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure



? Ability to render basic and advance nursing care without supervision



? Delegate duties effectively



? Manage staff in the unit in accordance with BCEA / HR Policies



? Clinical competence



? Good work management, planning and organising skills



? Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping



? Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and independently



? Strong leadership



? Detail orientated especially with stock management



? Liaison between, doctors, patients and personnel



? Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels



? Ability to make critical clinical decisions



? Work afterhours and weekends as operationally required



? Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse



? Proven experience as a Unit Manager or in a relevant Managerial position



? A minimum 5 years' experience in a similar environment



? Excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills



? Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills



? Accurate record keeping and the management of stock



? Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects



? Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.



? Knowledge of the Kronos System