Deputy Nursing Manager — Patient Care Leader (On-site)

Mediclinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Cape Gate is seeking an experienced Nursing Manager to support the Nursing Manager in leading and coordinating safe, quality patient care. The role focuses on risk management, staffing optimisation, and clinical governance to meet hospital objectives.

Key responsibilities include leading direct reports, fostering stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring patient safety and satisfaction in line with corporate benchmarks. This is a permanent, on-site position at Cape Gate, Cape Town.

Qualifications

• Nursing leadership and supervisory capabilities required.
• Experience with quality improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of auditing and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Support Nursing Manager to lead and coordinate safe patient care.
• Manage patient risks to ensure safety and clinical outcomes.
• Ensure a positive patient experience in line with benchmarks.
• Utilise workforce and resources efficiently.
• Lead and manage direct reports.
• Establish stakeholder relationships to achieve integrated patient care.

Skills

Infection prevention

Quality assurance

Productivity management

Clinical risk management

Nursing knowledge

Auditing & accreditation

Employee relations

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Leadership/management qualification

Job description

Mediclinic Cape Gate is seeking an experienced Nursing Manager to support the Nursing Manager in leading and coordinating safe, quality patient care. The role focuses on risk management, staffing optimisation, and clinical governance to meet hospital objectives.

Key responsibilities include leading direct reports, fostering stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring patient safety and satisfaction in line with corporate benchmarks. This is a permanent, on-site position at Cape Gate, Cape Town.