Matron / Senior Nursing Officer
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- Ministry of Health and Child …
- Expires 06 Aug 2020
- Bulawayo
- Internship
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible and accountable for the central hospital nursing services. Plans, organizes, directs, manages, coordinates and oversees the activities and operations of Wards/Units nursing services.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Supports and supervises the Sisters in Charge. 2. Conducts ward rounds in hospital and monitors quality of nursing care. 3. Participates in setting hospital/institutional policies and monitors staff adherence to Ministry and Hospital policies. 4. Conducts operational research and discusses the findings with relevant departments. 5. Identifies training needs for Sisters in Charge and recommends for training. 6. Participates in clinical teaching of students in training and those on secondment. 7. Appraises Sisters in Charge. 8. Is a resource person on conditions of service, grievance procedures, line authorities, medico legal hazards and acts of misconduct. 9. Organises and chairs nurse meetings. 10. Counsels staff, clients and relatives. 11. Promotes efficient and effective utilization of material resources. 12. Complies quarterly and annual reports.
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Degree/Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing 2. Degree/Diploma in Nursing Administration is a requirement. 3. Any other Post Basic qualification would be an added advantage. 4. At least two years of experience as Sister/Male-In Charge. 5. Applicants should be registered with the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe and in possession of a valid practising certificate.
How to Apply
Applications must be addressed to The A/Chief Executive Officer, Ingutsheni Central Hospital, P 0 Box 8363, Belmont, Bulawayo
