Night Duty Manager

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 continuous safe patient care and a positive patient experience by coordinating clinical and non-clinical resources and services at night.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASContinuously deliver a quality service to patients in accordance with patient safety standardsAchieve the clinical quality standards according to policies and proceduresEnsure the optimal utilisation and competence of staff whose behaviour reflects the organisation’s core valuesEnsure continuation of patient care through effective supervisionCo-ordinate resources efficiently to enhance safe patient careRequired EducationESSENTIAL EDUCATION: B degree or diploma in nursingDESIRED EDUCATION: Relevant Management and leadership qualificationRequired ExperienceESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 5 yrs clinical experience as a Professional NurseDESIRED EXPERIENCE 2 to 3 yrs management experience at the unit level (SPN/UM)Required Job Skills And KnowledgePeople ManagementRisk management processes and proceduresInfection prevention and controlKnowledge of continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologiesComputer literate (Microsoft Office)Nursing functional knowledgeRelevant nursing legislationHuman resource processes including employee relationsComplaint management