Job Description

Mediclinic Upington | Upington | South Africa

Closing date: 14/02/2024
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Roberto Eiman
Reference number: 43122
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

An exciting opportunity exists, this role is eligible for the payment an internal and external referral fee please consult AskHR 0800 027 547 option 1 for further information

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To support a comprehensive, professional and integrated care expert service to patients in collaboration with the internal and external healthcare teams.

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 the Care Expert product

Utilise data analytics and reporting to monitor patient outcomes, operational efficiency and clinical governance

Drive a culture of improvement, quality and cost-efficiency

Ensure effective communication and empowerment around value-based care within the units

Actively manage patient risks and support risk management initiatives

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing; OR B-degree in ancillary services.

DESIRED EDUCATION: If nurse: Theatre-, ICU-, IPC- or Coding-qualification. If ancillary service professional: an informal education in value-based care or Cost Per Event (CPE).

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL 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: 2-5 years Coding, Theatre or ICU experience

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Infection prevention and control
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Clinical information capturing and data analytics
• Cost per event management
• Nursing care within an acute-care setting
• Evidence-based practice and guidelines
• Pharmacology, including Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardships
• Risk identification and supporting protocols, e.g. IPC

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.

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