Advanced Practice Nurse (Private Wards)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Principal Manager Nursing in planning of designated unit(s) to meet statutory requirement, international standards, hospital direction and department goals
• Promote clear understanding of the mission, vision and values of the hospital in relation to patient and staff
• Develop professional standards, operational guidelines, work processes and quality improvement programmes to ensure safe delivery of patient care and smooth operation of the unit(s)
• Lead and supervise a nursing and support service team within the unit(s) and act as resource and referral agent on clinical expertise
• Manage and respond to client needs proactively and conduct daily operation activities to enhance teamwork and safety culture within the unit (s)
• Plan and implement quality improvement initiatives and to monitor infection control practices in the unit(s)
• Monitor nursing appearance and professional conduct of staff of the assigned unit(s)
• Perform departmental budget and managing resources, including manpower, space, facilities and consumable items
• Maintain and promote continuous education and specialty development
• Monitor environment which promotes safety, security and optimal health for both clients and staff of the assigned unit(s)
• Shift duties required
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor(s)

Job Requirements

• Holder of a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Master's degree or above in Nursing, Leadership, Management, Healthcare Studies or related disciplines is preferred
• Holder of a valid Registered Nurse Practising Certificate issued by The Nursing Council of Hong Kong, post-registration specialty qualification is preferred
• Holder of valid certificate of Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Paediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) is preferred
• At least 8 years post-registration experience including 5 years in specialty settings and experience in private wards of private hospitals
• Experience in supervising a nursing team or commissioning of healthcare facilities is preferred
• Excellent people management and communication skills
• Demonstrable personal commitment in providing safe and quality patient care services
• Proficient in project management and quality improvement processes
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese
• Proficient in MS Office applications

Compensation and Employment Terms

We provide a unique employment experience for people seeking careers in hospital and healthcare industry; and offer competitive remuneration packages to the successful candidates. Appointment will be made on a 3-year contract with contract-end gratuity, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

Application Closing Date

Ongoing

Personal Information Collection Statement

Data collected will only be used for job application processing. Applicants not contacted by CUHK Medical Centre Limited within eight weeks from the application closing date may assume their applications unsuccessful. All personal data collected will be kept for a period of 12 months from the application closing date, and will be destroyed thereafter.