JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Deputy Manager Nursing – Maternity
Department: Nursing
Reports To: Manager, Nursing Services
JOB SUMMARY
Planning, organizing and coordinating all activities in the Maternity to ensure a high standard of care in line with the hospital’s policies and procedures
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilizing the standards and procedures of nursing care to continuously improve the quality of nursing and exceed patients’ expectations and participate in audits within their departments
- Ensure training on emergency procedures for all section staff and ensure daily allocation to the emergency Rota;
- Responsible for staff recruitment, staff planning, development of duty rotas, leave planning and staff evaluation including orientation and training of staff
- Liaise with the Antenatal Clinics to ensure proper Patient Education and conversion of the mothers to the maternity unit;
- Participate in the development and ensure implementation of organizational and departmental policies and procedures (SOPs) and quality improvement plans in the section including infection prevention
- Control the departmental budget within the agreed parameters by ensuring efficient utilization of resources are used to maximum effect and take charge of stock control
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution. Current certification in BLS/ACLS / Lifesaving skills
- At least 6 years of post-registration experience of which 3 years should be in the maternity department
- Good managerial skills/ Supervisory skills training
- Good interpersonal skills & communication skills
- Good customer care skills.