Job Description

Mediclinic Winelands Orthopaedic Hospital | Stellenbosch | South AfricaClosing date: 22/08/2024
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Lesyja Christina Steyn
Reference number: 53139
Workplace Type: On-site
PermanentPlease note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profileMAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo support a comprehensive, professional and integrated care expert service to patients in collaboration with the internal and external healthcare teams.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS1. Drive patient clinical efficiency in collaboration with the Clinical and nursing team prior to admission, during hospitalisation and post discharge2. Support an integrated healthcare service by liaising and coordinating services with clinician offices and external healthcare providers3. Fulfil a patient liaison role throughout the delivery of the Care Expert product4. Utilise data analytics and reporting to monitor patient outcomes, operational efficiency and clinical governance5. Drive a culture of improvement, quality and cost efficiency6. Ensure effective communication and empowerment around value based care within the unitsREQUIRED EDUCATIONDegree / Diploma in General NursingorB-degree in ancillary servicesREQUIRED EXPERIENCE5 years' experience in a senior nursing role (e.g. Shift Leader, SPN), within a private acute healthcare settingorHospital-based ancillary service provider (e.g. Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, etc.)REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Pharmacology, including Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardships
• Clinical information capturing and data analytics
• Cost per event management
• Nursing care within an acute-care setting
• Evidence-based practice and guidelines
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Risk identification and supporting protocols, e.g. IPC
• Clinical pathways

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profileJoin our Talent CommunityBecome a part of our Talent Community and we will get in touch with you as soon as there is a relevant opening that fits your skills, interests and experience.Job Type: NursingVideo Token: Z4We-Yc1nlQCustom Field 1: v1658405577/JobAdvert06_jj10uy.jpg

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