UNIT MANAGER

Highway Hospice is a registered non-profit organisation that has served Durban for over forty years, providing palliative and end-of-life care to patients with life-limiting illness and their families. In 2026 we are re-opening our In-Patient Unit (IPU) to offer short-stay symptom control, respite and end-of-life care alongside our long-established Homecare service.

Lead the nursing care at Highway Hospice's newly re-opening In-Patient Unit in Durban. We are looking for an experienced
Palliative Care Registered Nurse leader with a heart for palliative care to build and run a compassionate, high-quality Unit team.

This is a rare chance to shape a brand-new IPU from day one - setting the clinical culture, coaching a team of Professional Nurses, Auxiliary Nurses and Caregivers, and partnering with our Clinical Manager, Medical Doctors and Social Workers to deliver holistic end-of-life care.

• Qualification:
  
  Diploma or Degree in General Nursing.
• Palliative Care experience is a
  MUST (not negotiable).
• Preferred:
  Post-basic qualification in Palliative Care, Oncology, Critical Care or Nursing Administration; a management or leadership qualification (e.g. Diploma in Nursing Administration / Health Services Management).
• Registration:
  Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Professional Nurse. Valid driver's licence.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum five (5) years' post-registration clinical experience, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or management role in an in-patient, hospice, palliative, oncology or related setting. Prior experience of COHSASA or regulatory accreditation preferred.
• A genuine heart for palliative care, patient dignity and family support.
• A team player who thrives in a close-knit, interdisciplinary setting.
• Fluency in English; isiZulu would be a strong advantage.

• Hours:
  
  Mainly office-hour based (07h30-16h00 Monday to Friday) with evening, weekend and public-holiday cover on a managerial on-call rotation, and the flexibility to support the Unit in-person during critical incidents or staffing gaps.
• Remuneration market-related.

Highway Hospice is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to the Employment Equity Act. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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