Nursing Manager

A Retirement Residence seeks to employ a suitably qualified and experienced Nursing Manager, to join their team. This is a live-in position and offers a 2-bedroom flat including electricity and meals.

**Requirements**:

- Formal Nursing qualification
- Proof of registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse and a post-basic qualification
- Minimum of four years' experience in a nursing management capacity (Unit Manager level or higher).
- Ability to demonstrate technical proficiency and the ability to comprehend its impact on work/unit responsibilities.
- Excellent leadership qualities, sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to function well under pressure.
- Knowledge of human resources, financial management and of the Private Hospital / Aged Facility environment will be advantageous.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

- Set policy, protocols, guidelines, procedures and ensure adherence to SANC professional standards.
- Remain current on professional rules and regulations.
- Promote clinical governance and service improvements through the analysis of complaints, adverse events and other change drivers.
- Provide visible and accessible leadership creating a climate where individuals understand their roles and responsibilities and people are empowered to be effective in their role.
- Responsible for maintaining standards of cleanliness.
- Monitor and manage risk, investigate and act on complaints.
- Promote standards and behaviours/approaches so that all concerns raised are dealt with appropriately and timeously.
- Ensure that staff maintain accurate and contemporaneous records.
- Ensure appropriate care via individualised care plans.
- Form positive relationships with all stakeholders including Management, Doctors, Patients, Residents and other stakeholders of the facility.
- Ensure adherence to Health and Safety policy.
- Report any safety risks promptly.
- Responsible for developing staff and maintaining facility and clinical standards within departments.
- Oversee the allocation of staff and their duties appropriately.
- Ensure appropriate infection control protocols are in place.

**Salary**: R16,000.00 - R19,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Rondebosch, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)

**Experience**:

- Nursing Manager: 4 years (required)

License/Certification:

- registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse (required)