Nursing Manager: Patient Care & Quality Leadership

Mediclinic International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking a Nursing Manager to lead and direct nursing services, focusing on patient safety and the management of resources. The ideal candidate will have a Professional Nurse qualification, a postgraduate diploma in health services management, and substantial nursing management experience. Responsibilities include managing operational efficiency, patient experience, and staff management. This role is integral to maintaining high-quality nursing care.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ Professional Nurse Experience in a hospital.
• 2 years’ Nursing Management Experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Auditing and accreditation processes

Clinical risk management

Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies

Human resource processes including employee relations

Infection prevention and control

Management of staff productivity

Nursing functional knowledge

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (for specialist hospital)

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking a Nursing Manager to lead and direct nursing services, focusing on patient safety and the management of resources. The ideal candidate will have a Professional Nurse qualification, a postgraduate diploma in health services management, and substantial nursing management experience. Responsibilities include managing operational efficiency, patient experience, and staff management. This role is integral to maintaining high-quality nursing care.