- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
- Post Basic Diploma or equivalent qualification in Critical Care Trauma
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Trauma Department
- Post Basic qualification in Nursing Admin will be advantageous
- Experience in Unit Management as a Shift Leader will be advantageous
- Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous
- Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills
- The skill to manage nursing standards and in-service training
- Maintain a professional image and character
- 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
- Management of staff
- Ensure adherence to policies and procedures at all times
- Manage staff according to the Basic Conditions of Employment and the Disciplinary Code, staff-planning and Recruitment and Selection of staff
- Manage the day to day problem solving, including stock control
- Conduct regular inspections
- Maintain infection control strategies and procedures of the hospital
- Maintain health and safety principles
- Maintain and apply the required discipline
- Evaluation, intervention and resolution of patient complaints and queries
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports
- Manage ad hoc projects as and when required
- Own transport
- Work flexible hours
Melomed Private Hospitals
