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Reference No: 902732
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An opportunity has presented itself to appoint a suitably qualified candidate into the position of Charge Sister: KZN. This is a Permanent position based at KZN - PMB.
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Job Summary:
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To plan, organise, lead and control nursing and associated administrative activities and functions within a designated area.
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Minimum Criteria Required:
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Valid Drivers licence
SANC Registration
Relevant Degree or Diploma
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Experience:
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2-3 Yrs Relevant Working Experience
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Relevant Job Knowledge:
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Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology
Laboratory information systems
Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology fields
Organisational policy procedures
Phlebotomy procedures
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Key Performance Areas:
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• Supervises and ensures implementation and compliance to relevant protocols, working instructions, standard operating procedures and operational standards, including LEAN principles, with regard to all nursing processes and practices for the relevant Lancet site in support of the achievement of organisational strategy and objectives.
• Plans and performance manages the activities of own staff to ensure they achieve team and individual objectives. This includes scheduling of shift rosters, discipline and monitoring adherence to company policies.
• Ensures that shift handover routines take place in accordance with relevant work instructions.
• Trains and develops own staff to ensure they have the skills required by the organisation and are able to achieve their performance objectives.
• Ensures equipment maintenance (including printers, computers and point of care instruments), asset management and procurement of goods to promote the most effective utilisation of resources, optimisation of stock levels and reduction of costs at all times.
• Liaises with customers in order to resolve service related issues, address non- conformances, maintain a positive image of the organisation and promote the services of Lancet laboratories.
• Participates in regular meetings with regional nurse manager and line management to report on operational matters and discuss progress on agreed plans and goals.
• Manages the correct application of quality assurance and health and safety processes and procedures on site to ensure corrective actions are taken as required.
• Performs assigned tasks in preparation for annual internal and external quality control audits in accordance with agreed plans and timeframes.
• Prepares and presents regular reports on operational matters including staff overtime, leave approved, stock orders verified, nonconformances and handling of customer complaints in accordance with relevant protocols and reporting templates.
• Ensures that logging and resolution of customer complaints as well as non-conformances are recorded at site
• Supervises cashiering and banking processes in accordance with relevant protocols.
• Performs all phlebotomy functions as required.
• Establishes and maintains effective relations and personal contact with existing and prospective clients including medical doctors at hospitals and in private practice, hospital managers and public relations officers as well as key suppliers and service providers to ensure loyalty to the Lancet brand.
• Proactively marketing and selling Lancet services to existing and prospective customers to grow Lancet’s market share. (hospitals) and associated institutions.
• Participates in and represents Lancet in public relations events such as pharmaceutical days, medical aid days and hospital open days to promote the image and services of the organisation.
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Competencies:
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Ability to cope with nervous / distressed patients
Ability to work in a pressured environment
Ability to work as part of a team
Administrative skills
Attention To Detail
Communication
Customer Orientation
Empathy
Flexibility
Interpersonal skills
Leadership skill
Planning and organising
Professionalism
Self-management
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
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Remuneration:
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Compensation is commensurate with qualification and experience level.
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PLEASE NOTE
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- Closing date: 11/4/2025 12:00:00 AM
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