Job Description

Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre | Parktown, Johannesburg | South AfricaClosing date: 23/07/2024
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Masego Patricia Katane
Reference number: 51677
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.To ensure the implementation and maintenance of functional Infection Prevention and Control programme at the hospital level.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Drive patient clinical efficiency in collaboration with the Clinical and nursing team prior to admission, during hospitalisation and post discharge
• Support an integrated healthcare service by liaising and coordinating services with clinician offices and external healthcare providers
• Fulfil a patient liaison role throughout the delivery of Care Expert product
• Utilise data analytics and reporting to monitor patient outcomes, operational efficiency and clinical governance
• Drive a culture of improvement and cost efficiency
• Ensure effective communication and empowerment around value-based care within the units
• Identify, mitigate and manage risks related to Infection Prevention and Control
• Investigate, analyse and interpret clinical data and act upon findings
• Ensure adherence to statutory bodies
• Identify training needs in the hospital and provide input in the development of training material policies and procedures
• Continuous professional development

REQUIRED EDUCATIONESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

• Degree/ Diploma in General Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION:

• Formal IPC course

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years' experience in a senior nursing role (e.g. Shift Leader , SPN) within a private acute healthcare setting or hospital -based ancillary service provider (e.g. Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, etc)

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years IPC related work

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Auditing (e.g. compliance to hand hygiene and environmental cleaning audits)
• Data analysis and interpretation
• IPC surveillance and risk identification
• Understanding and application of relevant IPC principles
• Clinical pathways
• Cost per event management
• Evidence-based practice and guidelines

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: KDIu6uSOve4Custom Field 1: v1658243237/MCSA_job_advert_header_mbsg7o.jpg

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