Hospital Manager - Nurture Rynmed

The Nurture Health Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Gauteng is seeking a Hospital Manager to lead clinical and operational teams. You will oversee hospital operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and drive quality improvement. The ideal candidate holds current nursing registration and has experience managing large teams. This role demands strong leadership skills and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Professional Nurse or full registration with HPCSA.
• Hands-on experience within a clinical care setting.
• Experience managing a team of more than 25 people.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership to clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Plan daily operations for patient care delivery.
• Monitor and report on hospital performance.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

Professional Nurse registration with South African Nursing Council

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about playing an active role in the delivery of high-quality care? Do you have a strong track record of successfully managing healthcare professionals and processes and delivering exceptional outcomes? Does the prospect of joining a growing organisation excite you? If so, we invite you to apply this impactful leadership role at Nurture Rynmed.

About the role

As the Hospital Manager, you will be responsible for leading the clinical and operational teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. You will manage daily hospital operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement through evidence-based practices. This is a pivotal role for a leader who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership to clinical and non-clinical teams within the hospital.
• Plan and oversee daily operations to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality patient care delivery.
• Use data (qualitative and quantitative) to monitor and report on hospital performance.
• Implement the organisation’s policies, procedures, and systems to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Maintain ongoing compliance with healthcare regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable workplace culture in which individual employees can thrive.
• Manage staffing, workforce planning, and recruitment in collaboration with HR.
• Contribute to organisational quality-improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, families, employees, and other internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and experience

• Applicant must hold current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse or full registration with the HPCSA and bring solid hands-on experience within a clinical care setting.
• Proven experience working within an ICU/High-care unit advantageous.
• Proven experience in successfully managing a team of more than 25 people.

Personal qualities

• Clarity and Accountability: Must thrive within an environment that demands role clarity, responsibility, and measurable results.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across teams, funders, regulators, and external providers.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to thrive within a transforming organisation and successfully navigate complexities.
• Values-Driven: Deep alignment with Nurture’s values.

Should you not receive a response within two weeks of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.

There is no closing date for this vacancy. The employer reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time.