Nursing Services Manager – Medicare Private Hospital
📅 Date Posted: 10 April 2025
📆 Application Closing Date: 24 April 2025
📍 Location: Rustenburg, North West
🗂 Contract Type: Permanent
🏥 Business Unit: Medicare Private Hospital
About the Company
Medicare Private Hospital is a leading healthcare institution located in Rustenburg, known for its commitment to providing world-class patient care and promoting health excellence in the region. As a patient-centric facility, we continuously strive to raise the bar in clinical quality, innovation, and compassionate care. We believe that leadership in healthcare requires individuals who are not only experts in their field but also visionaries with a heart for healing.
Role Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Nursing Services Manager to join our dynamic leadership team. Reporting directly to the Hospital Manager, the Nursing Services Manager will be responsible for providing strategic direction and operational leadership for all nursing services. The primary goal is to ensure the highest quality of patient care through effective coordination of the multidisciplinary clinical team, efficient resource utilization, and a strong focus on compliance with healthcare standards and regulatory frameworks.
This is an opportunity for a nursing professional with solid clinical experience and proven leadership capabilities to make a significant impact in a reputable healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities
The Nursing Services Manager will oversee the daily operations of nursing departments while ensuring best practices and clinical excellence. Key duties include:
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Clinical Leadership: Drive all nursing services and clinical care activities in alignment with healthcare regulations, internal policies, and professional protocols.
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Strategic Planning: Develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive nursing care strategy that promotes adherence to clinical and safety standards.
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Risk Management: Identify and address clinical care risks through collaboration with Unit Managers, ensuring a proactive approach to patient safety.
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Quality Assurance: Promote continuous improvement of care through the implementation and review of quality metrics, audits, and quality assurance systems.
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Team Leadership: Manage and develop nursing teams by fostering a supportive work environment, encouraging teamwork, and ensuring adequate staffing levels.
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Budget Oversight: Manage the nursing budget efficiently to ensure the provision of high-quality care in a cost-effective manner, aligned with operational goals.
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Governance & Compliance: Ensure robust governance structures, transparency in operations, and full compliance with national health standards and labour legislation.
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Training & Development: Promote ongoing professional development through CPD (Continuing Professional Development) initiatives and training to bridge critical skills gaps.
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Community Engagement: Participate in marketing and community health initiatives that enhance the visibility and reputation of the nursing profession and hospital.
Requirements
To be eligible for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Educational Background:
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BCur Degree or equivalent Nursing Diploma
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Additional qualification in Nursing Management (Degree/Diploma)
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A post-basic clinical specialist qualification is an advantage
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Professional Registration:
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Must be currently registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
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Experience:
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Minimum of 5 years of proven management and leadership experience in a medium-sized private healthcare facility
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Skills & Knowledge:
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Strong understanding of labour legislation and healthcare compliance
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Commercial orientation and understanding of healthcare business principles
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Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and hospital management systems
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Core Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following key competencies:
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Relationship Building & Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with staff, doctors, patients, and stakeholders to maintain a positive and effective work environment.
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Problem-Solving & Judgement: Exhibit strong analytical thinking, decision-making, and troubleshooting capabilities in high-pressure clinical environments.
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Project Management & Organisational Awareness: Drive initiatives, manage projects, and contribute to the hospital’s strategic goals.
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Verbal & Written Communication: Possess excellent communication skills to engage with both clinical teams and executive stakeholders.
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Ethical Leadership: Display integrity, empathy, and professionalism in all actions and decisions.
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Team Building: Ability to inspire, lead, and motivate a multidisciplinary team to achieve shared goals.
What the Company Offers
Medicare Private Hospital offers a supportive and stimulating work environment with opportunities for growth and development. This leadership role provides a platform to influence nursing care delivery and shape the future of healthcare in the region. You will have the opportunity to work with experienced professionals who are committed to transforming lives through excellence in care.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Medicare Private Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. External candidates will be considered alongside internal applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of the application closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
How to Apply
Qualified and passionate candidates are encouraged to submit a comprehensive CV along with relevant supporting documents through our application portal at https://jobsandcareeropportunities.co.za. Ensure your application is submitted by 24 April 2025.
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