Deputy Nursing Manager

• Assist the Nursing Services Manager with the development, implementation and evaluation

• Deputise in the absence of the Nursing Services Manager.

• Attend meetings

• Ensure the implementation and adherence to nursing standards and policies.

• Assist with the selection and appointment of staff.

• Implement and monitor the induction of employees.

• Implement and monitor in-service training.

• Monitor and manage staff absenteeism.

• Implement a system for mentoring.

• Define, evaluate and correct the job descriptions and the scope of practice of staff identified where necessary.

• Ensure a positive working environment conducive to Continuous Professional Development.

• Evaluation and provide guidance to Unit Managers.

• Liaison between various departments in the multi-disciplinary team.

• Commitment to change is built by the mobilisation of resources to implement agreed changes.

• Monitor of staffing levels, based on the acuity levels in departments.

• Manage client expectations according to client services policies.

• Weekly check of Unit Managers Schedule Drug audit report.

• Analysis of all incident reports, root cause, interventions and outcomes.

• Evaluate and manage all patients / visitor POS issues.

• Evaluate infection control processes, interventions and outcomes.