Acute Manager (North East Region)

National Renal Care; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

National Renal Care seeks an Acute Manager to oversee clinical, operational and team aspects of acute dialysis services across the North East region. You will work with nephrologists, hospital teams and NRC management to ensure safe, high-quality care and strong governance.

The role demands leadership of multidisciplinary teams, engagement with regulatory standards, and continuous quality improvement across acute facilities. Travel between hospitals is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree leading to registration as a Registered Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) or Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice) registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Post Basic Diploma in Nephrology Nursing would be advantageous.
• Qualifications in Management, Leadership, Business Management, Healthcare Management, or a related field would be advantageous.
• A Quality Management or Risk Management qualification will be advantageous.
• Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the clinical, operational, and team aspects of the NRC's acute dialysis services.
• Ensure clinical governance, service coordination, quality, operations, financial and resource management, and team development.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and drive continuous quality improvement to deliver patient-centred renal care.

Skills

Staff leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient-centered care

Regulatory compliance

Computer proficiency

Education

RN registration with SANC/HPCSA

Post Basic Nephrology Nursing

Healthcare/Management qualification

Job description

About Us

National Renal Care is a leading provider of comprehensive kidney disease management in South Africa. We foster a collaborative work environment where compassion, digital innovation and clinical excellence come together to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

We are seeking a qualified, goal-driven and self-motivated Acute Manager to join our multidisciplinary team.

Purpose of the Role

The Acute Manager oversees the clinical, operational, and team-related aspects of the NRC's acute dialysis services in the North East Region, to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-oriented renal care. The position requires the manager to take responsibility for clinical governance, service coordination, quality, operations, financial and resource management, and team development at the individual acute facilities, ensuring all relevant standards are met. By working closely with nephrologists, hospital teams, NRC management, and other multidisciplinary stakeholders, the Acute Manager helps deliver responsive services, ensure patient safety, achieve positive outcomes, and drive continuous quality improvement.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree leading to registration as a Registered Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) or Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice) registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Post Basic Diploma in Nephrology Nursing would be advantageous.
• Qualifications in Management, Leadership, Business Management, Healthcare Management, or a related field would be advantageous.
• A Quality Management or Risk Management qualification will be advantageous.
• Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency.

Experience

• Previous experience ensuring adherence to relevant healthcare laws, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a dialysis, renal, or acute healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and coordinating multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Proven experience in delivering patient-centred care and driving positive patient outcomes.
• Experience in managing clinical quality, patient safety, infection prevention and control, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in staff supervision, coaching, performance management, and workforce development.
• Sound understanding of healthcare operations, resource management, and service delivery.

Knowledge

• Patient-centred care principles and patient experience management.
• Clinical governance and quality management systems.
• Healthcare legislation, ethical practice, and professional standards.
• Infection Prevention and Control and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Financial and operational management principles.
• Human Resources management principles and labour legislation.
• Risk management and incident investigation.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Dialysis operations and multidisciplinary collaboration.

What We Offer

A meaningful leadership opportunity within specialised renal care, where you will work alongside experienced healthcare professionals, lead and develop clinical teams, and contribute to safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. We offer a collaborative environment that values professional growth, clinical excellence and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions

• The role is mobile and requires frequent travel between hospitals within an allocated geographical region.
• Availability to respond to urgent clinical or operational matters when required.
• Work is primarily performed within hospital and acute clinical environments.
• Regular interaction with nephrologists, hospital management, multidisciplinary healthcare teams, patients, families and NRC employees.
• Regular use of various communication channels to coordinate service delivery across acute sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer

National Renal Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and fair labour practices. The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and numerical targets will be considered during the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and the Group's Employment Equity Strategy. We encourage applications from suitably qualified persons with disabilities. We will consider reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process where reasonably practicable.

Important Information

• We may conduct appropriate pre-employment screening, including reference checks, with current and previous employers. For internal applicants, reference checks may be conducted with current and previous line managers.
• Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation are encouraged to notify the Company during the recruitment process.
• By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with POPIA and applicable legislation.
• We will retain unsuccessful applicants' personal information for six (6) months after the recruitment process concludes, after which it will be securely destroyed or anonymised unless otherwise required by law or requested by the applicant.

If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.