Regional Nursing Manager

A vacancy has arisen for a Regional Nursing Manager for the Inland South Region, based at Life Head Office, Dunkeld, reporting to the General Manager: Inland with a matrix reporting line to the Head Office Nursing Function.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the national nursing strategy within the Coast East Region.

Critical Outputs

1. Effective implementation of the national nursing strategy within the region.
2. Effective delivery of a nurse resourcing plan within the region to ensure effective staffing management.
3. Develop and implement a comprehensive education and training plan for nursing in the region to ensure a competent nursing staff complement, which is aligned to the regional and national business needs.
4. Delivery of the company's strategic quality initiatives within the region.
5. Effective governance within the region to mitigate clinical nursing risk.
6. Effective business efficiency management within the region.
7. Deliver appropriate information to the business to facilitate the decision-making process and support management.

Requirements

1. Nursing qualification essential.
2. Post graduate qualification would be an advantage.
3. Current registration with South African Nursing Council.
4. Technical and Professional Competence to the critical outputs.
5. Understanding of funding models.
6. Knowledge of Nursing Education framework.
7. Understanding of SA healthcare industry as it relates to Nursing and key role-players.
8. Understanding of operating structures and relationships within a hospital environment.
9. Proven leadership and people management experience.
10. Financial and business acumen.
11. Computer proficiency in MS Office.

Competencies

1. Problem-solving, analysis and judgement.
2. Resilience.
3. Engaging diversity.
4. Verbal & written communication and presentation.
5. Influencing.
6. Drive & energy.
7. Excellence orientation.
8. Ethical behaviour.
9. Building relationships.
10. Customer responsiveness.
11. Organisational awareness.
12. Leading by example.
13. Motivating and developing people.

Closing date Monday, April 14. Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager.

External candidates will also be considered. Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.