Care Expert Navigator

Mediclinic Upington| Upington | South AfricaClosing date : 10 / 07 / Number of positions : 1Recruiter name : Roberto Eiman Reference number : Workplace Type : On-sitePermanentPlease note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profileMAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo support a comprehensive, professional and integrated care expert service to patients in collaboration with the internal and external healthcare teams.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS1.

Drive patient clinical efficiency in collaboration with the Clinical and nursing team prior to admission, during hospitalisation and post discharge2.

Support an integrated healthcare service by liaising and coordinating services with clinician offices and external healthcare providers3.

Fulfil a patient liaison role throughout the delivery of the Care Expert product4.

Utilise data analytics and reporting to monitor patient outcomes, operational efficiency and clinical governance5.

Drive a culture of improvement, quality and cost efficiency6.

Ensure effective communication and empowerment around value based care within the unitsREQUIRED EDUCATIONDegree / Diploma in General NursingorB-degree in ancillary servicesREQUIRED EXPERIENCE5 years' experience in a senior nursing role (e.g.

Shift Leader, SPN), within a private acute healthcare settingorHospital-based ancillary service provider (e.g.

Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, etc.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEPharmacology, including Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardshipsClinical information capturing and data analyticsCost per event managementNursing care within an acute-care settingEvidence-based practice and guidelinesComputer literacy (MS Office)Risk identification and supporting protocols, e.g.

IPCClinical pathwaysAll applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants / employees that meet the minimum requirements.Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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