Nursing Standards Manager

LIFE Healthcare Group; Komani; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in the Eastern Cape is seeking a Nursing Standards Manager to drive nursing operations and training strategies. Responsibilities include managing quality standards, fostering stakeholder relationships, and enhancing staff performance. Ideal candidates possess a nursing degree, management experience, and registration with the South African Nursing Council. The application deadline is September 8, 2025. A detailed understanding of the private healthcare industry is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing is essential.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• Management experience in healthcare settings required.
• Leadership ability and sound business acumen are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage integrated quality and business process standards.
• Ensure correct interpretation of the complaint management policy.
• Implement risk management practices to prevent issues.
• Manage stock and control costs for savings.

Skills

Problem-solving

Resilience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Influencing ability

Education

Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Nursing Standards Manager, based at Life Queenstown Private Hospital, reporting to Njabulo Buthelezi, Nurse Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for motivating the company's nursing operations and training strategy in a streamlined, standardized, risk-based manner as the line manager for the enabling team.

Critical Outputs

1. Effective management of integrated quality and business process standards

• Consult with the Nurse Manager to ensure a clear understanding throughout the hospital to ensure general customer satisfaction.
• Ensure correct interpretation and classification of the complaint management policy.
• Implement effective risk management practices to prevent routine issues.
• Apply effective clinical management practices to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
• Manage stock and control costs to optimize savings.

Management of training programs related to learners and staff

• Participate in the selection process of learners and clinical training specialists.
• Utilize administrative resources effectively for transactional work.

Line management for enabling team performance

• Act as a second-in-charge and assist the Nurse Manager.
• Ensure fair and effective people management practices.
• Set and manage performance targets.

Relationship building with stakeholders

• Support Unit Managers effectively.
• Provide feedback on customer complaints.
• Promote the image of nurses and support the medical team.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Management experience (e.g., Process Manager, Unit Manager, or Training Manager).
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• Leadership ability.
• Sound business acumen.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry is advantageous.
• Computer proficiency.
• Driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment.
• Resilience.
• Engaging diversity.
• Verbal & written communication and presentation skills.
• Influencing ability.
• Drive & energy.
• Excellence orientation.
• Ethical behavior.
• Relationship building.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Organizational awareness.
• Leading by example (Key for Managers).
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers).

Application Details

Send your application to [e-mail] by Monday, September 8, 2025.

Internal applicants should discuss their application with their line manager before applying. External candidates are also welcome.

Download the application form and email it to the specified contact.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.