Nursing Manager

Mediclinic; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Nursing Manager, where you will lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional patient care. This role involves implementing nursing strategies, managing resources, and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and experience. You will play a crucial part in fostering a culture of quality nursing care while managing relationships with key stakeholders. If you have a strong nursing background and a passion for leadership, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a respected healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Professional Nurse Experience in a hospital setting.
• 2 years of Nursing Management Experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the nursing service in the hospital.
• Manage resources for optimal operational efficiency.
• Drive a culture of quality nursing care and patient safety.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies

Clinical risk management

Management of staff productivity

Healthcare industry knowledge

Computer literacy (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 with Midwifery

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management

Accredited Management Qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in [year], with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia), and the United Arab Emirates. The Group is focused on providing specialist-oriented, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care, aiming to be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders, and regulators in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Compile, implement, and monitor the hospital-specific nursing strategy
2. Drive and support a culture of quality nursing care and patient safety
3. Manage resources to ensure optimal operational efficiency
4. Manage the patient experience
5. Lead and manage people in the nursing department
6. Manage key stakeholder relations

Required Education

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Professional Nurse qualification with Midwifery 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
• Management of staff productivity
• Healthcare industry knowledge
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Financial management
• Nursing functional knowledge
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Auditing and accreditation processes
• Human resource processes including employee relations
• Patient complaint management