ERHA Vacancies June 2021

4. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

The Nursing Supervisor will report to the Hospital Nursing Manager.

5. NATURE & SCOPE

The Nursing Supervisor is responsible for conducting advanced professional and supervisory work in the field of nursing and will be required to serve as an assistant to the Hospital Nursing Manager. He / She will also be responsible for supervising the nursing activities in the hospital which involves the supervision of both professional and para-professional nursing and custodial workers. Responsibilities require knowledge of hospital and nursing policies and procedures, allowing independent judgement in their interpretation.

6. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Nursing Supervisor:

•   Supervises and reviews the activities of Head Nurses, Nurses and Nursing Assistants engaged in the care and treatment of patients in keeping with the relevant scope of practice.
•   Performs ward rounds alongside senior nursing personnel.
•   Inspects reviews and evaluates nursing reports in keeping with the relevant standard operating procedures.
•   Liaises with nursing personnel on the condition of patients on the management and care being received and how best to improve their skills.
•   Oversees the classification of clients and assist in determining daily staffing requirements for each ward in relation to acuity of clients.
•   Performs professional/specialized Nursing duties.
•   Serves as a resource to staff for solving clinical problems.
•   Facilitates the process of a change management initiative for all nursing personnel.
•   Assists in the preparation and implementation of the annual goals for the department.
•   Supervises the implementation of the Nursing process.
•   Assists the Hospital Nursing Manager in planning the annual budget for the hospital.
•   Collaborates with the Nursing management team for the improvement of quality nursing standard at the hospital/unit.
•   Evaluates performance of senior nursing staff through the completion of performance assessments.
•   Investigates any legitimate complaint in collaboration with the Quality Department through the client feedback systems.
•   Collates information/statistics in relation to patterns/trends with respect to nursing activities in the Unit.
•   Supervises and manages subordinate staff.
•   Performs related work as required by the appropriate Authority.

7. KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•   Knowledge in the theoretical and practical aspects of Nursing.
•   Knowledgeable in supervisory management.
•   In-depth knowledgeable of hospital procedures.
•   Good communication skills, both oral and written.
•   Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff
•   Ability to coach and mentor junior staff
•   Strong leadership skills
•   Possesses strong emotional intelligence.
•   Good organisational, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suit

8. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

•   Training as evidence by a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or Certificate in General Nursing from a recognized School of Nursing.
•   Post Basic Training in either one of the following; (Trauma & Emergency, Midwifery, Intensive Care,
•   Paediatrics, Neonatal, and Operating Theatre, Mental Health).
•   Registration with the Nursing Council of Trinidad and Tobago.
•   At least ten (10) years’ experience as a Nurse with three (3) years as a supervisor.
•   Training and Certification in Leadership/Supervisory Management
•   Any equivalent combination of training and experience

9. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Head Nurse
•   Nurse
•   Nursing Assistant
•   Student Nurse
•   Patient Care Assistant

10. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIP

Internal:

•   General Manager-Nursing
•   Hospital Nursing Manager
•   Medical Director
•   Manager-Hospital Administration
•   Manager-Para Clinical Services
•   Plant Engineer II
•   Quality Coordinator
•   All Clinical Personnel/Doctors
•   All Departments (e.g. Human Resources, Medical Social Services)
•   Community Liaison UnitExternal:

•   Ministry of Health
•   Other Regional Health Authorities
•   Community Outreach Centres
•   Private Health Care Institutions

1. JOB TITLE

MANAGER-PARA CLINICAL SERVICES

2. DIVISION

SANGRE GRANDE HOSPITAL

3. DEPARTMENT

PARA CLINICAL SERVICES

4. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

The Manager-Para Clinical Services will report to the Medical Director.

5. NATURE & SCOPE

The Manager, Para Clinical Services is responsible for managing the Para Clinical services inclusive of Radiology (including echocardiography), Medical Laboratory, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Medical Records, Medical Social Work and Biomedical departments. He/She will be responsible for the planning, implementation, delivery and control of all Para Clinical Services of the Sangre Grande Hospital in collaboration with the relevant personnel and for ensuring that the quality and range of Para-Clinical Services provided are the best possible within the available resources.

6. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Manager-Para Clinical Services:

•   Manages, monitors and reports on programmes within the Para Clinical Services of the Sangre Grande Hospital.
•   Supervises the Para Clinical Services such as Radiology, Laboratory, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, etc within the Sangre Grande Hospital.
•   Ensures that health policies and protocols are developed and administered within the guidelines established by the Ministry of Health and Board of Directors.
•   Develops programmes for the improvement of the Para Clinical Services at the Sangre Grande Hospital, inclusive of policy and procedure development as well as development of service improvement proposals and tender documents.
•   Implements and monitors quality and performance measures in accordance with international standards.
•   LiaiseswiththeParaClinicalService’sDepartmentHeadstoensurecoordinatedoperationsaimedatthedelivery of effective, efficient, safe, equitable, timely and patient-centered care.
•   Works with Heads of Departments in implementing mechanisms for performance management of allPara Clinical Services.
•   Leads healthcare technology management strategies, inclusive of medical equipment contracts.
•   Contributes to the development of the Authority’s annual Business Plan.
•   Coordinates activities in alignment with the Authority’s strategic plan
•   Manages all staff involved in the provision of Para Clinical Services in the Sangre Grande Hospitalthrough clearly defined lines of accountability.
•   Performs related work as required by the appropriate Authority.

7. KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•   Extensive knowledge of the health sector reform process.
•   Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
•   Strong leadership skills.
•   Strong analytical skills.
•   Knowledge of procurement processes
•   Ability to prepare comprehensive reports.
•   Ability to coach and mentor subordinate staff
•   Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with fellow employees, patients and with thepublic.

•   First Degree in an Allied Health Professional discipline.
•   At least six (6) years’ experience in a middle or senior management position, preferably in the healthsector.
•   Extensive experience in Current Management Theory and Practices.
•   Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

9. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

•   AdministrativeAssistant
•   Medical Records Officer
•   PharmacistIII
•   MedicalLaboratoryTechnicianIII
•   PhysiotherapistII
•   RadiographerII
•   Medical Social Worker II
•   Senior Dietician
•   Biomedical Engineer

10. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIP

Internal:

•   Medical Director
•   Manager-HospitalAdministration
•   All members of the Management Team
•   AllHeadsofDepartmentExternal:

•   Ministry of Health
•   Other Regional Health Authorities
•   Contracted suppliers
•   Private Health Care Providers