Nurse managers are required to demonstrate a range of skills including budgeting, general management, leadership, knowledge of legislation, infection control, quality of care, seamless integration of technology and people management. Although they are expected to straddle both clinical and management roles, nursing education and training often favours clinical competencies. Handbook for nurse management therefore addresses the management competencies required to support new nurse managers.
Handbook for nurse management is built around the South African Nursing Council competency framework and incorporates contributions from public and private nursing institutions.
Handbook for nurse management is aimed at both new and experienced nurse managers.
Chapter 1: Healthcare services in South Africa
Chapter 2: The role of the nurse in healthcare delivery
Chapter 3: Finance for nursing managers (non-financial managers)
Chapter 4: Staffing models and management
Chapter 5: Staff management and engagement
Chapter 6: Clinical leadership and coordination
Chapter 7: Quality of care
Chapter 8: The efficient use of resources
Chapter 9: Establishing a learning organisation
Chapter 10: Nursing of the future
