Posted on: Wed 25-08-2021

The Head Nurse carries the same functions as any other nurse, but they are in a managerial position and is responsible for whole sections of facilities as well as communication with management and doctors; and between management and nurses.

The Head Nurse provides an integrating force linking all aspects of hospital care:

• Nursing Staff Liaison
• Clinical Quality and Patient Safety
• Service Excellence
• Resource Management
• Nursing Practice Evaluation
• Hiring and Training

Requirements
Whatever your background, you'll need to be:

• A strong leader who engenders loyalty, assumes responsibility and mobilizesothers
• A critical thinker with excellent problem-solvingskills
• A proactive self-starter who achieves significant results using innovative techniques
• A supportive and adaptable team member who can build strong relationships and lead teams
• An articulate communicator who also recognizes the importance of listening
• Principled and committed to the highest standards of ethical behaviour and quality management
• Passionate about Technology and Medicine – strong PC skills are essential for this role
• Demonstrates familiarity with financial management

Qualities &Attributes:

• Honesty, integrity and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others at all levels of the hospital
• Innovative
• Mature, with excellent interpersonal qualities
• Dynamic verbal and non-verbal communication
• Ability to engage with different types of patients, internal colleagues across different roles and departments, ages and management seniorities
• Ability to work well unsupervised
• Ability to demonstrate consistent high performance within a high pressured environment
• Well presented
• Committed and reliable
• Bright and motivated
• Principled and committed to the highest standards of ethical behaviour and quality management

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