ROLE SUMMARY<\/p>\n
The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) will be responsible to implement and deliver safe, competent and person-centred quality nursing and clinical care, to provide quality assurance and ensure execution on prescribed treatment plans within the clinical units in the most cost effective and efficient way. \u00a0The incumbent will act as a clinical resource and a leader for all nursing and clinical related functions performed by Medicross employees in the following areas:<\/p>\n
\tThe planning, sourcing, delivery and co-ordination of competent, quality nursing care.
\n\tSupport and supervise less experienced staff, acts as a preceptor for new staff, and assists in the clinical teaching of other staff.
\n\tContributes to the ongoing research, development and review of best practice in nursing and clinical related functions.
\n\tProvides leadership in all clinical situations, and
\n\tActs as an influential role model for best professional practice.<\/p>\n
KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES<\/p>\n
DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION
\nFinancial Management<\/p>\n
\tComply with all financial and operational policies and procedures with regards to procurement of ethical and surgical stock and consumables, overall stock management and stock take processes aligned to minimum and maximum stock levels to accommodate patient needs and prescribed treatment plans to prevent wastage.
\n\tImplement processes to ensure accurate capturing of administered stock and consumables.
\n\tEngage with Clinic Manager, Regional Technical Supervisor and Regional Clinical Manager to ensure equipment needs analysis is done for budget \/capital expenditure purposes. This will include but is not limited to new medical equipment, preventative services, and repair and maintenance within legal specifications.<\/p>\n
Operational efficiencies<\/p>\n
\tEnsure adequate nursing resources, nursing hours aligned to acuities and skill mix to execute prescribed treatment plans in accordance with the Incorporated Practice (INC) administration agreement.
\n\tEnsure duty rosters and electronic clocking is maintained and signed off on a weekly\/monthly basis for nursing agency and permanent staff.
\n\tEnsure availability of all medical and non-medical consumables in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures.
\n\tEnsure effective management and recording of schedule 5 – 6 drug registers in accordance with legislation.
\n\tManage and ensure correct patient data and records on the Electronic Healthcare Record and all manual and electronic platforms.
\n\tEnsure POPIA compliance.
\n\tRecord and manage maintenance of medical equipment and ensure services are done as per the relevant SOP\u2019s and equipment requirements.
\n\tImplement and ensure compliance to systems, standard operating procedures and policies within the clinical areas according to and legislation.<\/p>\n
Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) management<\/p>\n
\tImplement the regulatory framework governing clinical practice within the area of responsibility.
\n\tConduct SHEQ risk assessment as part of Risk Management team including the Nursing risk matrix to identify and report on risks within clinical areas, implement control measures and evaluate effectiveness of control measures.
\n\tInvestigate non-compliance to safety and control measures, perform root cause analysis and implement remedial actions to mitigate accordingly.
\n\tMonitor safety standards in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations (Act No 85 of 1993 as amended) within clinical and other relevant areas.
\n\tEnsure the disposal of Healthcare risk waste (HCRW) and human tissue in accordance with legislation.
\n\tImplement, monitor and report on the workforce surveillance programme according to Group strategy.
\n\tMonitor and review environmental surveillance testing as required to support Infection, prevention and control practices.
\n\tMaintain and sustain the Quality Management System and related health care standards as required to retain ISO 9001 certification.
\n\tIdentify quality improvement opportunities and ensure appropriate strategy and Quality Improvement initiatives are developed and measured.
\n\tProvide input in formulating Standard Operating Procedures in the Nursing department.
\n\tImplement Group quality initiatives.<\/p>\n
BEST AND SAFEST PATIENT CARE<\/p>\n
Person Centred Health and Care<\/p>\n
\tServe as a clinical resource in assisting personnel to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, document and record nursing care in the unit according to the execution of the prescribed treatment plan.
\n\tEnsure communication and interaction with patient, family and health professionals regarding optimal patient care, thereby acting as a patient advocate when necessary.
\n\tEnsure communication between nursing staff, Health professionals, management and unit to eliminate patient care problems \/ issues.
\n\tEnsure that all nursing staff provides a quality customer care service enhancing the patient journey and experience within the area of responsibility according to their scope of practice.
\n\tEnsure accurate medication administration, compliance to Safe medication administration SOP and oversee activities to ensure the elimination of medication administration errors.
\n\tEnsure that protocols of professionals are always adhered to and aligned to the relevant clinical scope of practice, policies, and procedures as well as legislative body requirements.
\n\tAssist and support clinic reception and all clinical departments as and when required with clinical related tasks.
\n\tInvestigate and report to National and Regional teams all near misses and negative clinical incidents and ensure appropriate root cause analysis, remedial actions and capturing on Incident Management System (IMS).
\n\tEnsuring the basic principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions are adhered to; ensure a safe, clean hygienic clinic environment, adherence to correct linen and HCRW management.
\n\tEnsure staff is trained on the Quadruple aim, nursing quality objectives and quality improvement opportunities to support the monitoring of nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes.<\/p>\n
Data Management<\/p>\n
\tEnsure accuracy and compliance of all data collected and captured according to SOP\u2019s, Nursing standards and legal requirements.<\/p>\n
TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY<\/p>\n
Self – Management and Development<\/p>\n
\tAssume responsibility for own personal and professional development.
\n\tIdentify self- development needs in terms of job requirements and career progression and bring these to the attention of the immediate manager.
\n\tFormulate action steps to close the gap between the ideal and actual state of competence
\n\tPursue self – development in one or both of the following areas:
\n\tFormal Studies
\n\tInformal \/ self – studies
\n\tShare knowledge with relevant team members.
\n\tFollow agreed upon (authorised) action steps until desired competence is achieved.
\n\tBe punctual and behave appropriately to the business environment
\n\tMeet deadlines.
\n\tKeep up to date with Netcare \u2018s evolving policies and procedures.<\/p>\n
Ongoing Customers satisfaction according to set standards.<\/p>\n
\tBe a model of excellent customer service, ensuring that all customers always experience an excellent and satisfactory interaction.
\n\tBuild and maintain productive working relationships with all key stakeholders, internal and external customers through on-going communication and feedback.
\n\tThe Clinical Nurse Leader to participate in Clinic Management meetings and other related forums e.g., GP and dental meetings, Clinical Nurse Leader meetings, Community forums etc.
\n\tEnsure that all nursing staff provides person centred health and care to all our patients and other stakeholders to ensure complete stakeholder\/customer satisfaction.
\n\tAccurately capture and provide timeous information, including clinical information to customers and stakeholders as required.
\n\tAttend to and record all stakeholder\/customer clinical complaints and escalate where required to line manager.
\n\tTimeously intervene, investigate and rectify all customer clinical related complaints and provide appropriate feedback to relevant stakeholders.
\n\tMaintain patient safety, dignity and confidentiality.
\n\tEnsure and manage patient flow in the nursing department to minimise waiting periods.
\n\tOriginating action to improve existing work processes and conditions for improved quality of outputs, improved clinical governance, reduce risks and ensure compliance in line with scope of practice and policies.<\/p>\n
Recruitment and selection<\/p>\n
\tActively participate in the recruitment, selection and on-boarding processes for nursing staff and other relevant staff.<\/p>\n
Education and training facilitation<\/p>\n
\tEnsure that all nursing staff are trained and signed off according to relevant training matrix, competent and effectively perform their daily tasks aligned to the Job description.
\n\tEnsure staff are up to date with relevant quality review tools, latest clinical and other processes, and procedures (SOP\u2019s), and compliance training is completed.
\n\tEnsure all human resources and other relevant Company policies and procedures are trained and adhered to.
\n\tCommunicate, provide training and implement new and revised policies and procedures in impacted departments.
\n\tEnsure all staff, including agency staff, are appropriately registered with the relevant governing body.
\n\tEnsure all staff provides evidence of adherence to minimum requirements of Continues Professional Development (CPD) according to relevant governing body.<\/p>\n
Resource allocation<\/p>\n
\tAllocate staff members in a manner that promotes optimal use of staff to provide appropriate nursing care according to needs, skills and tasks required.
\n\tEnsure adequate nursing resources to cope with emergencies.<\/p>\n
Teamwork<\/p>\n
\tBe an active member of the clinic leadership team taking responsibility for the effective and smooth running of the clinical areas.
\n\tCo- operate and collaborate with other clinics and departments to provide appropriate support services<\/p>\n
SKILLS PROFILE<\/p>\n
EDUCATION\u00a0
\nEssential<\/p>\n
\tRegistration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse<\/p>\n
WORK EXPERIENCE
\nEssential<\/p>\n
\tClinical experience post qualification in private sector<\/p>\n
Preferred<\/p>\n
\t1 \u2013 2 Years\u2019 experience in a leadership role
\n\t5 Years\u2019 clinical experience post qualification<\/p>\n
KNOWLEDGE
\nEssential<\/p>\n
\tComputer proficiency in relevant packages (Microsoft Office).
\n\tGood verbal and interpersonal communication skills
\n\tAbility to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions.
\n\tAbility to work effectively and co-operatively with others by establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
\n\tExcellent planning, organizing and control \/ follow-up skills are essential.
\n\tMust be customer care oriented.
\n\tMust be able to use initiative
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go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.netcare.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
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