Selvador Bruiners
Nurse Leader
Worcester,Western Cape Province
Summary
I am an experienced nurse leader and educator who seeks a full-time, promotional position that offers professional challenges utilising my nursing expertise, interpersonal-, excellent time management- and problem-solving skills. I am an organised and dependable candidate who can manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude and am focussed on professional- and organisational development in pursuit of achieving the goals of the organisation.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Nursing
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Paarl & Worcester, Western Cape Province
09.2017 - Current
- Providing strategic direction to the Nursing Division at Worcester Hospital.
- Executing the management functions of planning, supervision and organising with a particular emphasis on leadership and leadership development to realise the strategic objectives of the Department of Health and Wellness.
- Demonstrating leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion, e.g. currently leading the Nursing Division's Continuous Healthcare Improvement initiative.
- Exercising leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Applying effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Leading the promotion of caring ethos in nursing practice through the formulation, interpretation and implementation of nursing standards, guidelines, best practices and procedures.
- Leading the provision of e3ffective and efficient infection control and patient safety practices in collaboration with pother trained professionals.
- Active management of human, financial and physical resources.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Maintaining collegial, interpersonal relations and applying specific skills by building positive relationships with all stakeholders.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships. - Applying critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions related to direct- and indirect patient care through monitoring and evaluation.
- Maintaining sound labour relations through the exercise of corrective discipline while embracing active initiatives to enhance staff wellness.
- Using information and electronic systems to scheduled monitoring, analysing and interpretation of data for planning purposes.
Clinical Nurse Facilitator
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Worcester, Western cape Province
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Maintained student attendance records, grades, presentations and reports using Microsoft Office software.
- Coordinated with clinicians and hospital nursing management teams to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Prepared and delivered clinical education and formal lectures to undergraduate students on general- and community nursing procedures, unit management and basic midwifery.
Nursing Manager
Netcare Private Hospital Group
Cape Town
09.2012 - 03.2015
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bridgton Senior Secondary School
Oudtshoorn 01.1984 - 12.1984
Diploma in Nursing And Midwifery - General, Community, Psychiatric Nursing And Midwif
Charlotte Searle Nursing College
Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) 01.1986 - 01.1990
National Higher Diploma in Community Nursing - Community Nursing
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bellville, Cape Town 01.1995 - 12.1995
2-Year Senior Management Development Programme - Management
University of The Western Cape
Bellville, Cape Town 06.2009 - 08.2011
Master of Nursing - Research Masters
Stellenbosch University
Bellville Campus, Cape Town 01.2014 - 03.2019
Post-graduate Diploma in Health Leadership - Health Leadership
University of Cape Town
Cape Town 02.2020 - 08.2021
Skills
Mastery of setting goals
undefinedAdditional Information
Recent achievements include:
Championed the Nursing Division at Paarl Hospital where I was able to contribute to the hospital's efficiency gains through various initiatives, which resulted in the Nursing Division over-achieving on our nursing agency- and overtime budgets.
In collaboration with stakeholders, the Nursing Division was able to increase the nurse staffing component through the creation of at least 18 additional nursing posts over last two (years).
Being a sitting member of Senate of the Western Cape College of Nursing.
Coordinating the Paarl Hospital and Drakenstein sub-district's first Covid-19 vaccination trial site and operations for three (3) months, in which the team managed to vaccinate over 6 000 staff members and others.
Acting as CEO for our general specialist hospital on a regular basis.
Member of the Provincial Task Team to review and to advise the Head of Department on matters pertaining to nursing services and education.
Timeline
Post-graduate Diploma in Health Leadership - Health Leadership
University of Cape Town
02.2020 - 08.2021
Head of Nursing
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
09.2017 - Current
Clinical Nurse Facilitator
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
05.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Nursing - Research Masters
Stellenbosch University
01.2014 - 03.2019
Nursing Manager
Netcare Private Hospital Group
09.2012 - 03.2015
2-Year Senior Management Development Programme - Management
University of The Western Cape
06.2009 - 08.2011
National Higher Diploma in Community Nursing - Community Nursing
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.1995 - 12.1995
Diploma in Nursing And Midwifery - General, Community, Psychiatric Nursing And Midwif
Charlotte Searle Nursing College
01.1986 - 01.1990
High School Diploma -
Bridgton Senior Secondary School
01.1984 - 12.1984
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridInterests
Academic studies
Physical exercise outdoors
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