CSSD Supervisor

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Senior Professional Nurse supports the Unit Manager in ensuring a safe and positive client experience by mitigating clinical risks and co-ordinating care delivery. They further provide direct patient care, as well as mentorship to new and student nurses in the unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards


2. Manage the client experience


3. Ensure optimal supply, retention, and utilisation of staffing resources


4. Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment and development


5. Assist with the effective management of operational expenses (including stock and capital)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

Professional Nurse qualification and

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)

DESIRED EDUCATION

N/A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital

1 year mentor experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

N/A

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE