Job Description
Job Description
Reports to Hospital Matron
Job Summary
The Departmental Sister in Charge is a senior nursing leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a specific department or ward. This role involves managing nursing staff, coordinating patient care, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
-Leads and manages a team of nursing staff, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.
-Coordinates departmental operations, including staffing, patient flow, and resource allocation.
-Develops and implements departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
Patient Care and Safety
-Ensures high-quality, patient-centered care is delivered to all patients.
-Coordinates patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
-Identifies and addresses patient safety concerns and risks.
Staff Development and Education;
-Provides education, training, and development opportunities for nursing staff.
-Conducts performance evaluations and provides feedback to staff.
-Identifies and addresses staff training needs.
Quality Improvement and Risk Management;
-Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes.
-and addresses quality and safety concerns.
-Develops and implements risk management strategies.
-Stays up-to-date with current best practices and research findings.
-Participates in research studies and quality improvement initiatives.
Communication and Collaboration;
-Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
-Collaborates with other departments and services to ensure seamless patient care.
-Represents the department or ward in hospital-wide initiatives and committees.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
Education
-Diploma in Midwifery
-Bachelor of Science in Midwifery is an added advantage
Experience
At least 5 years, with at least 3 years’ experience in a leadership or management role.
Skills
-Strong leadership and management skills
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-Ability to work effectively in a busy environment
-Strong analytic and problem solving skills
Certification
Current Registration with Nurses Council of Zimbabwe