Night Quality Coordinator

Night Quality Coordinator

Function
Nursing

Facility
Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital

Position
Night Quality Coordinator

Introduction
We are excited to announce an open position for a Night Quality Coordinator at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital. This role reports directly to Carina Griessel, our Senior Nurse Manager. The Night Quality Coordinator will play a vital role in ensuring high-quality patient care during the night shift, aligning with our hospital’s goals for quality service, growth, and a focus on people. The right candidate will be a dedicated professional committed to improving patient outcomes and fostering a positive work environment for our night staff.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Management

Support and Coaching: You will actively communicate with and support our night staff, helping them to maintain a safe and effective environment for both patients and staff.
Monitoring Competence: It’s important to identify clinical competencies among staff members. If any concerns arise, you will address these promptly with the line manager to ensure high standards of care.
Leading Quality Initiatives: You will take part in and lead various quality improvement projects that help build a strong culture of quality within our hospital.

2. Operations Management

Staff Allocations: You will ensure that staff members are adequately assigned based on the night shift requirements to maintain efficient operations.
Stock Management: A good understanding of stock management processes will be essential to help achieve the targets set for your unit.
Crisis Management: You will need to effectively manage unexpected events to ensure that resources are used optimally, ensuring minimal disruption to patient care.
Motivating the Team: Providing direction and inspiration is key to maintaining a motivated and productive staff team during night shifts.

3. Building Relationships

Leadership Presence: You will demonstrate visible leadership among the night staff and management, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
Stakeholder Engagement: Participating in relevant meetings will help you build productive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, contributing to a cohesive working environment.

Requirements

A Degree or Diploma in Nursing is essential.
You must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
Previous management experience is highly advantageous, showcasing your leadership capabilities.
A proven track record of strong leadership skills.

Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and traits:

Problem-solving: Strong analytical skills to make sound judgments.
Resilience: Ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations.
Diversity Engagement: A talent for working effectively with diverse groups of people.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong presentation abilities.
Influencing Skills: Capability to positively influence others.
Drive and Energy: A high level of enthusiasm and motivation in your work.
Excellence Orientation: A commitment to achieving high standards in your role.
Ethical Behavior: Demonstrating integrity and professionalism in all interactions.
Relationship Building: Strong skills in establishing and maintaining relationships.
Customer Responsiveness: A focus on meeting the needs of patients and stakeholders.
Organizational Awareness: Understanding of the organization’s goals and how to contribute effectively.
Leading by Example: Especially important for those in managerial roles.
People Development: Ability to motivate and develop your team.

Application Process
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete the external employment application form, which can be downloaded here: Application Form.

Email
You can send your completed application to: debra.choice@lifehealthcare.co.za.

Closing Date
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, September 11, 2024. If you are currently an internal applicant, please discuss your application with your line manager before applying. We also welcome applications from external candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Life Healthcare is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We appreciate your interest in this position. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Thank you for considering joining our team at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital! Your contributions can make a significant difference in the lives of our patients and our community.