Applications are invited from persons who possess the requisite experience, qualification and suitably meet the corresponding requirements for the following vacant role:
INFECTION CONTROL MANAGER
This position reports to the Executive Nursing Manager and will be responsible for the following performance areas:
- Infection Control
- Implementation of Infection Control policies and procedures.
- Establish a facility wide system for prevention, identification and control of infections of patients and visitors, including surveillance designed to identify possible communicable diseases or infections before they spread.
- Conduct outbreak investigations.
- Report all possible incidents of communicable diseases to state or national agencies.
- Oversee the antibiotic stewardship program and monitor patient antibiotic use.
- Monitoring of hospital acquired infection rates.
- Investigate incidents / adverse events.
- Co-ordinate antibiotic stewardship program.
- Case investigation, notification and follow-up of all notifiable diseases.
- Provide information and advice to the hospital management regarding IPP issues.
- Advise the SHE committee on IPP matters.
- Cover OHS department in absence of OHS RN.
- Comply with Quality initiatives.
- Electronic event reporting system is utilised by all relevant parties and database is maintained.
- Reports submitted as per set requirements.
- Keep monthly statistics on Infections according to policies and procedures.
2. Organisational Culture
- Exhibiting behaviour that supports the values of Urology Hospital.
- Maintaining ethical standards.
- Complying with environmental standards.
3. Relationship Management
- Maintain a constructive working relationship with stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the hospital EXCO to develop, implement and evaluate the annual infection goals and plan.
- Partner with leaders, physicians, local municipality, state or activities related to infection prevention.
- Queries of relevant parties are addressed according to set guidelines.
- Relationships are built with professional bodies on Health & Safety and Infection Control matters.
- Relationships are built with laundry service providers.
- Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mentally beneficial.
- Maintain customer intimacy through building relationships with doctors and nursing staff and building patient loyalty.
- Promote and maintain a close working relationship with doctors and other Stakeholders where the differences of others are recognised, understood and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximise their contributions.
- Build strategic inter-departmental relationships to help achieve business goals at EXCO and departmental level within the hospital.
4. Client Satisfaction
- Client expectations are determined, and quality service delivered is ensured.
- Professional ethics and The Urology Hospital values are demonstrated in behaviour.
- Competence is demonstrated in all performance output areas.
- Risk Management
- Meeting the requirements of relevant legislation.
- Understanding the impact of legislation on the business.
- Implementing The Urology Hospital policies and procedures.
- Investigate all incidents and do route course analysis and ensure appropriate action plans are in place.
- Ensure compliance with Protocols, Policies, Regulations and Acts.
- Ensure that all equipment in working order and properly maintained.
- Control of Asset/Inventory register.
- Governance and Quality Management
- Continuous improvement of systems and processes on hospital level are implemented, co-ordinated and supported.
- The Urology Hospital policies are aligned, co-ordinated, reviewed, updated and distributed.
- Hospital accreditation standards and core standards are monitored and related initiatives are co-ordinated.
- Best practices are recorded, shared and/or implemented.
- QI programs are run according to department requirements.
- Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the Protection Act and Urology Hospital Policies.
- To maintain written records and legal document to required levels and accepted practice.
- To ensure you are aware of your responsibilities, supporting policies and undertake appropriate level of safeguarding training relevant to your role.
- To maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act, ensuring appropriate measures are taken in report of Health and Safety for patients, relatives, visitors, hospital staff and contractors.
- Identify quality improvement opportunities and ensure appropriate Strategic and Quality Improvement initiatives are developed and measured.
- Personal and Professional Development (CPD)
- Competence of all nursing practitioners are displayed in all performance areas.
- Proof of regular competency assessment implemented.
- All employees are aware of available training and development opportunities.
- Active involvement in our professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge.
- Keep up to date with Laws, Regulations Policies and Procedures.
- Keep abreast of current research in the urology field.
- Teamwork
- Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.
REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma or B.Cur in General Nursing (NQF 7).
- Infection Control qualification.
- Registered with SANC.
- Evidence of substantial CPD in management and other clinically related and relevant subjects.
- Previous experience as a Senior Registered Nurse
Closing date: 25 September 2024
Contact: Sanmarie Marais
E-Mail: Sanmariem@urology.co.za
GENERAL NOTE:
Please note that the Urology Hospital is a smoking free facility and an equal opportunity employer. Should you not hear from us within fourteen working days after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful. POPIA sections provides that everyone has the right to privacy, and it includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information and any attached text or documentation that are retained by the Urolocare hospitals for a period in accordance with relevant data legislation
