Description:
Client in Cape Town in need of a Chief Professional Nurse for a Nursing Home with the following requirements: Requirements:Bachelor of Nursing degree (as per SANC Regulation R174 or R425).Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse.A post basic diploma/degree or experience in Nursing Administration would be advantageous.Must have geriatric experience. Key Responsibilities:Policies, Procedures & Compliance
- Operate in accordance with all relevant legislation and policy related to the Department of Social Development, the Department of Health, the Older Persons Act and the Nursing Act.
- Maintain, develop and implement operational policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Maintain accessible files of acts, regulations, and internal procedures for staff training and orientation.
- Ensure that the Home meets compliance standards, including health and safety, staffing levels, and quality care assessments.
- Assess and plan staffing, equipment, and supply needs to maintain nursing excellence.
- Compile and manage rosters, including shift allocations, annual leave, daily schedules, and supply orders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on customer service and resident satisfaction.
- Regularly monitor and evaluate the quality-of-care services, implementing improvements where necessary.
- Oversee the daily running of the care centre, ensuring effective management and high standards of care.
- Responsible for some clinic duties as required.
- Assess applications for admission and prepare care plans with monthly reviews.
- Oversee new resident orientation and delegate care responsibilities appropriately.
- Monitor residents’ health daily and ensure thorough documentation of care and medical responses.
- Lead the nursing team in delivering care according to professional scopes of practice.
- Investigate and resolve incidents, errors, or complaints swiftly and effectively.
- Act as a point of contact for families, residents, and staff, ensuring open communication and addressing of any concerns promptly.
- Monitor staff performance, attendance, conduct, and appearance.
- Promote team building and collaboration through manager meetings.
- Drive continuous education and conduct staff appraisals and disciplinary actions when required.
- Manage staff orientation and staff relief arrangements.
- Maintain clear communication with the General Manager.
- Ability to maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, leadership, decision making and conflict resolution skills.
- Supervise the implementation of infection control procedures during outbreaks or suspected infections.
- Computer literacy skills.
- Prepare and deliver reports on operational performance to senior management.
- Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and changes in legislation affecting care homes.
- Develop strategies to enhance resident experience and satisfaction.
- Administer incident and investigation reporting.
- Ensure the proper logging and follow-up of maintenance issues.
- Make suggestions for procedural improvements and ensure adherence to the correct approval process.
- Ensure necessary training of policies and procedures, ensuring staff competency
- Manage ordering.
- Submit essential reports including admissions, occupancy, budgets, appraisals, and maintenance requisitions.
- Maintain the asset register and facilitate regular fire drills and safety meetings.
- Ensure a clean, hygienic environment and uphold high standards in dining standards in the care centre.
- Monitor the quality, appearance, and cost-efficiency of all meals provided.
- Oversee financial performance to ensure the unit operates within budget.
- Manage budgets, resources, and expenses to ensure efficient financial performance and cost control.
- Ensure the facility and its surroundings are safe, clean, and well-maintained.
- Identify and address hazards and damage proactively through regular inspections.
Please send your application to: trevord@jordanhr.co.za
Requirements:
- Operate in accordance with all relevant legislation and policy related to the Department of Social Development, the Department of Health, the Older Persons Act and the Nursing Act.
- Maintain, develop and implement operational policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Maintain accessible files of acts, regulations, and internal procedures for staff training and orientation.
- Ensure that the Home meets compliance standards, including health and safety, staffing levels, and quality care assessments.
- Assess and plan staffing, equipment, and supply needs to maintain nursing excellence.
- Compile and manage rosters, including shift allocations, annual leave, daily schedules, and supply orders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on customer service and resident satisfaction.
- Regularly monitor and evaluate the quality-of-care services, implementing improvements where necessary.
- Oversee the daily running of the care centre, ensuring effective management and high standards of care.
- Responsible for some clinic duties as required.
- Assess applications for admission and prepare care plans with monthly reviews.
- Oversee new resident orientation and delegate care responsibilities appropriately.
- Monitor residents’ health daily and ensure thorough documentation of care and medical responses.
- Lead the nursing team in delivering care according to professional scopes of practice.
- Investigate and resolve incidents, errors, or complaints swiftly and effectively.
- Act as a point of contact for families, residents, and staff, ensuring open communication and addressing of any concerns promptly.
- Monitor staff performance, attendance, conduct, and appearance.
- Promote team building and collaboration through manager meetings.
- Drive continuous education and conduct staff appraisals and disciplinary actions when required.
- Manage staff orientation and staff relief arrangements.
- Maintain clear communication with the General Manager.
- Ability to maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, leadership, decision making and conflict resolution skills.
- Supervise the implementation of infection control procedures during outbreaks or suspected infections.
- Computer literacy skills.
- Prepare and deliver reports on operational performance to senior management.
- Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and changes in legislation affecting care homes.
- Develop strategies to enhance resident experience and satisfaction.
- Administer incident and investigation reporting.
- Ensure the proper logging and follow-up of maintenance issues.
- Make suggestions for procedural improvements and ensure adherence to the correct approval process.
- Ensure necessary training of policies and procedures, ensuring staff competency
- Manage ordering.
- Submit essential reports including admissions, occupancy, budgets, appraisals, and maintenance requisitions.
- Maintain the asset register and facilitate regular fire drills and safety meetings.
- Ensure a clean, hygienic environment and uphold high standards in dining standards in the care centre.
- Monitor the quality, appearance, and cost-efficiency of all meals provided.
- Oversee financial performance to ensure the unit operates within budget.
- Manage budgets, resources, and expenses to ensure efficient financial performance and cost control.
- Ensure the facility and its surroundings are safe, clean, and well-maintained.
- Identify and address hazards and damage proactively through regular inspections.
30 May 2025;
from:
careers24.com