Nursing Manager

Mediclinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cape Town seeks a Nursing Manager to lead nursing services, ensuring patient safety and quality care. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in nursing and 2 years in management. Key responsibilities include implementing nursing strategies and managing departmental resources. Relevant qualifications in nursing management are essential. The position requires strong leadership, clinical knowledge, and financial management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ Professional Nurse Experience in a hospital.
• At least 2 years’ Nursing Management Experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct nursing service in the hospital.
• Compile, implement and monitor nursing strategy.
• Drive a culture of quality nursing care and patient safety.
• Manage resources for operational efficiency.
• Ensure optimal patient experience.
• Lead and manage nursing department's team.
• Manage stakeholder relations.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies

Clinical risk management

Healthcare industry

Management of staff productivity

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Financial management

Nursing functional knowledge

Relevant nursing legislation

Auditing and accreditation processes

Human resource processes including employee relations

Patient complaint management

Education

Professional Nurse qualification and Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Job title : Nursing Manager

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : August 11, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Nursing Manager leads and directs the nursing service in the hospital, including patient safety and patient experience and the management of human and other resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Compile, implement and monitor the hospital-specific nursing strategy

Drive and support a culture of quality nursing care and patient safety

Manage resources to ensure optimal operational efficiency

Manage the patient experience

Lead and manage people in the nursing department

Manage key stakeholder relations

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION :

Professional Nurse qualification and Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or an Accredited Management Qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing when managing a specialist hospital (e.g. Mental Healthcare)

DESIRED EDUCATION :

N / A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

5 years’ Professional Nurse Experience in a hospital

2 years’ Nursing Management Experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE :

N / A

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Infection prevention and control

Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies

Clinical risk management

Healthcare industry

Management of staff productivity

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Financial management

Nursing functional knowledge

Relevant nursing legislation

Auditing and accreditation processes

Human resource processes including employee relations

Patient complaint management

Closing date : 11 / 08 / 2025

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