Nursing Administrator II

ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

The Nursing Administrator II will report to the Medical Director and the General Manager-Nursing.

NATURE & SCOPE

The Nursing Administrator II is responsible for providing the administration of integrated programs of Nursing Services at the hospital within a quality framework ensuring the highest level of care to meet the client’s satisfaction. He/She uses pre-determined policy guidelines, regulation, budgeted limits and authorized limits to guide the decision-making process.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Nursing Administrator II:

• Formulates policies and standard operating procedures that govern the delivery of nursing services.
• Coordinates and maintains quality nursing practices within the hospital in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensures that staff complies with and maintains the accreditation standards and policies of the institution.
• Reviews and evaluates the performance of staff and recommends the promotion of nursing personnel as necessary.
• Plans, develops and implements the department’s budget.
• Implements in collaboration with other key departments, clinical safety measures to facilitate safe nursing practices/ activities.
• Participates as a member of the hospital’s management team in assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the functions and operations of the nursing services at the hospital.
• Liaises with nursing and all other critical areas in the hospital team including Clinical Heads of Department, Facilities, Quality, OSH, Infection Control, Para-Clinical Services.
• Plans and executes internal training programmes with the Human Resources Department.
• Plans and coordinates external training programmes with the Human Resources Department.
• Represents the Department of Nursing at required meetings or delegates appropriate representation as necessary.
• Performs related work as required by the appropriate Authority.

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice.
• Considerable knowledge of supervisory and management techniques involved in nursing services.
• Ability to supervise the application of nursing techniques to routine/complex client care situation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees and the public.
• Ability to plan/supervise the work of professional and non-professional staff.
• Ability to maintain a sympathetic attitude towards and harmonious relationship with ill patients.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Training as evidence by the possession of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing Administration.
• Postgraduate training in Health Care/Hospital Administration.
• Certification in Supervisory Management will be an asset.
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in Nursing Administration.
• Any other combination of suitable training and experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Nursing Administrator I
• Nursing Supervisors
• Head Nurses
• Nurses
• Nursing Assistants
• Clerical staff assigned to Nursing
• Patient Care Assistants

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIP

Internal:

• Medical Director
• General Manager-Nursing
• Manager-Hospital Administration
• Manager-Para Clinical Services
• Primary Care Nursing Manager
• Members of the Nursing Department
• Clinicians (Primary and Secondary care)
• Human Resource Department
• Other Heads of Departments
• Community Liaison Unit (CLU) staff
• Auxiliary Staff

External:

• Ministry of Health
• Other Regional Health Authorities
• Tertiary Education providers
• Community Outreach Centres
• Private health care institutions