Senior Nursing Services Manager, City Centre, Cape Town, Company Name: Edge Personnel.

A national giant group of companies in Cape Town has an opportunity for a Senior Nursing Service Manager at one of their retirement villages. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 - 8+ years’ experience with facility management. The location will be in the southern suburbs of Cape Town.

Responsibility You will be responsible for but not limited to: Implementing and overseeing all clinical and nursing processes and care of the healthcare facility with the assistance of RN Shift Leaders who manage the shifts. Liaising with the Multidisciplinary Team, medical professionals and families of residents. You will play a pivotal role in the marketing of the facility to ensure full occupancy at all times. Manage Shift Leaders directly and all other staff indirectly. Ensure full staffing on each shift with specific emphasis on the proper deployment of all staff members.

Oversee and monitor agency and privately employed care and nursing staff – ensure all procedure are followed take action when needed. Liaise with HR regarding disciplinary matters and issue warnings when needed. Have regular (weekly) staff meetings to discuss issues at hand and allow for feedback from all Identify training needs and oversee the implementation of training programs to new and existing staff as per specific training plan Ensure all training competencies have been completed and ensure all newly appointed staff completes the competency tests. Oversee the entire admission and discharge process which is managed by the Shift leader and allocation of beds according to availability, diagnosis

Interview prospective residents and their families, obtain all relevant medical reports as per company procedure and provide counselling where required. Oversee that all documentation for admission, progress and discharges in sub-acute facility (applicable only in facilities where a sub-acute license is in place). Develop a professional clinical and caring relationship with all residents receiving care Strive to achieve optimal level of care for all residents, and ensure staff adhere to scope of practice and best practice regulations

Review care plans with Shift Leader when necessary. Manage emergency care response procedures. Refer any residents requiring additional care to the appropriate hospital or other facility or medical practitioner involved. Supervise implementation of infection control procedures during any outbreak or suspected infection occurring. Prepare reports and submissions in line with responsibilities such as the weekly report to Management. Oversee and manage care plans and nursing records on the system. Monitor and approve all requisitions via the Healthcare Administrator.

Qualifications: Matric or equivalent. B.Cur / Diploma in Nursing. Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse (SANC). 8 -10 years of experience in nursing. Nursing background and experience in geriatrics management a must. Experience in a similar leadership position. Recent hospital experience. Excellent communication skills, verbally and written. Strong administration skills. If you are interested in this opportunity, apply with your most recent resume & supporting documents.

Please note should you not receive a response from us within 7 working days; kindly consider your application unsuccessful.  We wish you all the best.

Salary: R70 000 - R50 000 Neg

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Contact Edge Personnel: 0212057569