NURSE MANAGER – OPERATING ROOM

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the nursing care and the financial and resource management provided on the unit.  The post-holder will manage the nursing and business functions of the assigned unit to ensure that the care provided meets established standards.

The post-holder will recommend the appropriate staffing levels for the Operating Room and assist with recruitment of staff including the preparation of job descriptions for posts.  The post-holder will ensure adequate staffing of the unit, coordinating vacation and other leave while maintaining adequate service levels by preparing staff schedule for the unit, ensuring effective 24 coverage.  Will develop and implement orientation and education programmes for staff in collaboration with the In-service coordinator.  Will prepare performance appraisals, counsels staff as appropriate and develops programs to improve identified areas of weakness.  Identifies and researches nursing service problems and issues, recommends solutions and initiates necessary action.  The post-holder will identify and budget for necessary equipment and supplies needed to efficiently run the unit and will ensure that the appropriate functioning equipment and adequate stock levels are maintained in the department. 

The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, with a Master’s degree being beneficial Hold a management qualification with at least five (5) years current nursing experience, three (3) years of which must be in a management capacity with demonstrated leadership abilities. A sound working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite is required.  The successful candidate must be proficient in the use of monitoring equipment, respiratory support machines and other equipment utilized in the department. 

   REGISTERED NURSE – ALL UNITS Salary range: KYD$62,316– KYD$72,615 per annum                                                                                     

The Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife will provide care in the specialist units across the organization in accordance with education and experience.

The postholder assesses, monitors, records and reports promptly, symptoms or changes in patient’s condition to the relevant physician.  Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activities.  Consult and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess plan implement or evaluate patient care plans.  Plan for and contributes to the learning experience of Nursing students.  The post-holder will disseminate information received on ward rounds to other members of staff, ensuring that new developments are noted /documented and executed.  Prepares patients for and assists with examinations or treatments.  Check, administer and record the use of Dangerous Drugs according to Hospital’s Policy.

The successful candidate must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a qualified Registered Nurse who is certified as an OCN, CEN or CDN.  The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and possess good communication and interpersonal skills.

All candidates must be registered in either of the following jurisdictions to be eligible to practice in the Cayman Islands; Jamaica, USA, UK, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and/or Australia. 

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