Nurse Unit Manager (Shift Supervisor) (Ministry of Health and Medical Services)

The purpose of this position is to manage staff and resources of the nursing department and all other departments operational after hours. Hence, this position is responsible for after-hours operational management of the inpatient beds and patient flow related functions for the hospital to ensure a safe and effective flow of all activities throughout the hospital and aims to balance the access demand.

Key Responsibilities

The position will achieve its purpose through the following key responsibilities. Working with relevant staff and service providers, in accordance with legislative requirements in the following areas:

1. Management of in-patient beds and coordinates with other ward supervisors to organize transfers accordingly whether it is internally or externally.

2. Oversee all ward rosters after hours and monitor staff attendance and performance to ensure provision of quality nursing care.

3. Maintain a safe and clean environment for staff, patients/clients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection, risk management and critical incident reporting.

4. Provide overall clinical supervision and guidance for all nurses for different patient conditions and supervise documentation and management of care.

5. Ensures effective records management and documentation including nursing care plans is updated as per guideline/policy.

6. Ensures that nursing staff are performing, and that all delegated activities are met.

7. Actively contribute to Ministry requirements, including planning, budgeting and corporate activities.

Knowledge & Experience

1. 1. Possess general ward shift supervision practical experience
2. 2. Proven experience and comprehensive understanding of the registered nurses scope of practice, Fiji Nursing Act (2011) and the Nurses Code of Conduct with nursing ethics
3. 3. Proven experience and comprehensive understanding of the registered nurses scope of practice, Fiji Nursing Decree and the Nurses Code of Conduct
4. 4. Has sound knowledge and competence on the Mega code or basic life support training, acute Medical and Surgical nursing experience, and accident and emergency experience
5. 5. Has broad knowledge and experience on quality improvement systems and their implementation.

Skills & Abilities

1. 1. Proven management experience and ability to effectively manage a ward
2. 2. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, manage staff performance and work effectively within a team environment to achieve unit goals
3. 3. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work effectively within a team environment to achieve the goal of the hospital
4. 4. Excellent report writing and the ability to communicate effectively.
5. 5. Capacity to utilize computer programs to support the operations of the unit.
6. 6. Service oriented approach, with a commitment to supporting the corporate environment of the organization

Additional Information

Performance will be measured through the following indicators:

1. Timely and quality delivery of service that is in compliance and adherence with nursing practices, and the legislative framework and agreed scope of nursing practice and plans.

2. Patient records on the Patient Information System (PATIS) are updated regularly and quality reports are provided within the agreed timelines.

3. Professional development of staff, and regular monitoring of staff performance and attendance to enable quality service continuity.

4. Efficient and timely management of resources and assets of the hospital so as to ensure continuity of service delivery with active contributions to corporate requirements meet or exceed expectations.

Contact Information

For any enquires please contact Ms Veronika Rausuvanua on email vrausuvanua@health.gov.fj or telephone 3306177 ext 340142 or 340226