Regional Nursing Manager - Central Region

Mediclinic International; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Regional Nursing Manager to oversee nursing services and improve patient care through governance, quality oversight, and innovation. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and at least 8 years of leadership experience in nursing. This role offers a permanent position within a dynamic team focused on excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in a senior nursing role required.
• Proven experience in clinical governance and policy development.
• Multisite or regional leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of nursing services at a regional level.
• Ensure compliance with nursing policies and legal frameworks.
• Monitor and improve nursing quality indicators.
• Shape a professional nursing culture supporting leadership.
• Drive optimisation in nursing care delivery.
• Collaborate on value-based care product design.

Skills

Clinical governance and risk management

Change management

Policy and Procedure Development

Nursing Audit and Quality Improvement

Leadership and Staff Development

Strategic Thinking and Planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (B.Cur or equivalent)

Postgraduate qualification in Nursing Management or Healthcare Leadership

Valid registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Job description

Regional Nursing Manager - Central Region

Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office| Pietermaritzburg | South Africa

Closing date: 10/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Marlyn Donny Foster
Reference number: 60825
Permanent

To lead and manage nursing services at a regional level, ensuring excellence in patient care through standardisation, governance, quality oversight, culture cultivation, and care optimisation. The role oversees implementation of divisional and regional strategies, supports nursing leaders across specialities, and drives performance through clinical governance, innovation, and value-based healthcare.

This position will be based in Pietermaritzburg.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Ensure consistent implementation of evidence-based nursing standards and practices across facilities. Lead clinical advisory initiatives to enhance patient safety and care outcomes.
• Oversee compliance with nursing policies and legal frameworks. Coordinate updates and alignment of divisional policies with national and global best practices.
• Monitor and improve nursing quality indicators, support the nursing management with root cause analyses, and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• Shape a professional nursing culture that supports leadership, accountability, and employee engagement. Facilitate professional development pathways and succession planning.
• Drive optimisation and efficiency in nursing care delivery across various specialities, focusing on workflow, outcomes, and resource utilisation.
• Collaborate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of value-based care products that improve patient outcomes while managing costs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (B.Cur or equivalent),
• Postgraduate qualification in Nursing Management or Healthcare Leadership
• A valid registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC)

DESIRED EDUCATION:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or Public Health, Certification in Quality or Risk Management

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in a senior nursing role (e.g., Nursing Manager)
• Proven experience in clinical governance, quality management, and policy development.
• Multisite or regional leadership experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in CSSD oversight or peri operative environments
• Participation in value-based care initiatives or healthcare product design

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Clinical governance and risk management
• Change management
• Policy and Procedure Development
• Nursing Audit and Quality Improvement
• Leadership and Staff Development
• Strategic Thinking and Planning
• Change Management

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

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