Deputy Nursing Manager - Theatre

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

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Mediclinic Cape Gate| Cape Gate, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 24/11/2026
Number of positions: 1
Reference number: 75435
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To support the Nursing Manager in leading and coordinating safe, quality patient care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Support the Nursing Manager to achieve quality patient care in line with the hospital operational goals and objectives

Manage patient risks to achieve patient safety in line with specified clinical outcomes

Ensure a positive patient experience in line with corporate benchmarks

Ensure optimal utilisation of a competent and engaged workforce and other resources in line with the relevant company guidelines

Lead and manage direct reports

Establish and manage key stakeholder relationships to achieve integrated patient care and positive clinical outcomes

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree/diploma in nursing, Appropriate leadership/management qualification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 5 years experience in a supervisory position, e.g. Unit Manager

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 2-3 years experience in a supervisory position within a specialised unit

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Infection prevention and control
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
• Productivity management in nursing
• Clinical risk management
• Nursing functional knowledge
• Knowledge and experience in auditing and accreditation processes
• Human resource processes including employee relations

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.