Nursing Manager: Patient Safety & Service Excellence

Charisma Healthcare Solutions; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Charisma Healthcare Solutions in Worcester, South Africa, seeks a Nursing Manager to lead and direct the hospital's nursing service, ensuring patient safety, experience, and efficient resource management.

The role requires a Professional Nurse qualification, a postgraduate diploma in health services management (or equivalent), and substantial leadership experience in a hospital setting; emphasis on auditing, risk management, infection control, and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Professional Nurse qualification is required.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or an accredited Management Qualification is required.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing is required when managing a specialist hospital (e.g., Mental Healthcare).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor the hospital-specific nursing strategy.
• Promote and support a culture of quality nursing care and patient safety.
• Manage resources to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
• Oversee and enhance the patient experience.
• Lead and manage nursing staff.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Auditing & accreditation

Clinical risk management

MS Office

Quality assurance

Financial management

Healthcare knowledge

HR processes

Infection prevention

Staff productivity

Nursing expertise

Patient complaint handling

Nursing legislation

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (specialist hospital)

Job description

Charisma Healthcare Solutions in Worcester, South Africa, seeks a Nursing Manager to lead and direct the hospital's nursing service, ensuring patient safety, experience, and efficient resource management.

The role requires a Professional Nurse qualification, a postgraduate diploma in health services management (or equivalent), and substantial leadership experience in a hospital setting; emphasis on auditing, risk management, infection control, and stakeholder collaboration.