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A vacancy exists for a Nurse Manager based at Life Kingsbury Hospital, Cape Town, reporting to the Hospital Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, leading and coordinating the nursing function at Life Kingsbury, Life Sports Science and Life Peninsula Eye hospitals in line with hospital and company strategic objectives of growth, quality and people.

• Effective operational management of clinical outcomes by establishing clinical care risks with Unit Managers, developing and implementing nursing care strategy, and conducting regular progress reviews with a multi-disciplinary team, including driving compliance to LHC clinical standards.
• Drive compliance and improvement of LHC nursing quality metrics and quality accreditation systems to ensure a safe patient environment and reduction of risks.
• Lead and participate in LHC & Nursing quality initiatives and BOPs (Business Operating Policies).
• Plan, prepare and monitor the budget monthly; manage labour spend in line with budget, patient requirements and activities; maintain focus on internal DSO.
• Recruit, retain, motivate and develop staff according to LHC people policies and practices; participate actively in Hospital management committee meetings.
• Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders by participating in forums, cross-functional activities and networking opportunities.
• Market the professional image of Nursing and the Hospital within the community; participate in marketing initiatives and promote nursing as a career; drive formal nurse training and CPD to address shortages and competence.
• Ensure optimal departmental governance to achieve sound business ethics, risk management and control with appropriate transparencies and controls.

• Degree / Diploma in Nursing
• Post-graduate Clinical, Education and/or Management qualification is advantageous.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council
• Minimum of 5 years proven leadership and management experience in healthcare (ideally private)
• Demonstrated ability in the facilitation of change management
• Basic understanding of labour legislation
• Understanding of business principles and a commercial orientation
• Computer proficiency (MS Office)
• Driver’s license and ability to travel

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal and written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive and energy
• Flexibility
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing people
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

Closing date: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Email: nicola.vandeventer@lifehealthcare.co.za

Internal applicants - Before applying, discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.