Team Leader Clinical (Mens Medical Ward) (Ministry of Health and Medical Services)

The purpose of this position is to provide clinical leadership in the department and support the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) in ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing care in accordance with legislative requirements and patient care standards.  

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:

1. Provide clinical leadership to nurses and ensure nursing care is provided in accordance with legislation, professional standards and clinical practice guidelines.

2. Assist the NUM in the operational management of the ward including regular monitoring of staff to support quality nursing care, a competent workforce and a satisfying work environment for staff.

3. Effectively implements nursing care plans ensuring that it confirms to National nursing policies, facilities internal protocols and infection prevention and control guidelines.

4. Effectively ensures documentation and records management including updating of the Patient Information System (PATIS) as per guidelines/policy.

5. Assist the NUM in the ordering and availability of all resources and consumables to provide nursing care effectively, and report on productivity to ensure excellent customer care is provided.

6. Work with the NUM to coordinate team activities and support nursing workforce supervision and coverage to ensure that all allocated activities are achieved and annual performance assessments are carried out.

7. Actively contributes to the Ministry and corporate requirements, including planning, budgeting and recruitment selection activities

Knowledge & Experience

1. 1. Proven experience and comprehensive understanding of the Public Service Code of Conduct, the Fiji Nursing Act (2011), the registered nurses Scope of Practice and the Nurses Code of Conduct. This also includes other Ministry of Health and Medical Services polices, the Constitution of Fiji and other applicable employment legislations and acts.
2. 2. Must have sound knowledge and competence on extensive medical and surgical nursing care skills including knowledge on pre and postoperative surgical care, Mega Code and Infection Prevention and Control.
3. 3. Can supervise and monitor nursing care provided by subordinates through the acquired knowledge and skills that conform to the relevant nursing policies and guidelines.
4. 4. Have excellent customer relations and compliance with the hospital administration policies and practice
5. 5. Must have good communication skills and to possess a good command of spoken and written English.

Skills & Abilities

1. 1. Ability to provide clinical leadership in teams and work with minimum supervision and with efficient time management skills
2. 2. Must possess sound analytical, problem-solving skills in resource constrained and remote environment.
3. 3. Demonstrated ability to teach, train, mentor subordinates on any new policies, guidelines and support the continuous professional development of nurses.
4. 4. Demonstrated ability to handle difficult and emergency situations in an effective and professional manner.
5. 5. Demonstrate the capacity to utilize computer programs in generating report and correspondence.
6. 6. Service oriented approach, with a commitment to supporting the operational/corporate environment of the organization.

Additional Information

Performance will be measured through the following indicators:

1. All nursing care plans and ward activities are updated and implemented within the agreed timeframes.

2. Effective and timely supervision of registered nurses activities and performance to ensure individual work plans are met.

3. Preparation and analysis of Patient Information System (PATIS) and quarterly annual reports: are provided and outcomes are actioned in a timely and effective manner.

4. Ensures consistent compliance with nursing practice guidelines, policies, procedures and evidence-based practice are maintained with active participate in corporate activities of the Ministry as and when required.

Contact Information

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