Deputy Nursing Manager
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Nursing
Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.
The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo support the Nursing Manager in leading and coordinating safe, quality patient care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS- Support the Nursing Manager to achieve quality patient care in line with the hospital operational goals and objectives
- Manage patient risks to achieve patient safety in line with specified clinical outcomes
- Ensure a positive patient experience in line with corporate benchmarks
- Ensure optimal utilisation of a competent and engaged workforce and other resources in line with the relevant company guidelines
- Lead and manage direct reports
- Establish and manage key stakeholder relationships to achieve integrated patient care and positive clinical outcomes
ESSENTIAL
EDUCATION:
Professional Nurse qualification with Midwifery, Appropriate leadership/management qualification
DESIRED
EDUCATION:
Discipline-specific qualification
ESSENTIAL
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
5 years experience in a supervisory position, e.g. Unit Manager
DESIRED
EXPERIENCE:
2 – 3 years experience in a supervisory position within a specialised unit
Job Skills And Knowledge
- Infection prevention and control
- Knowledge of continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
- Productivity management in nursing
- Clinical risk management
- Healthcare industry
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Financial management
- Nursing functional knowledge
- Relevant nursing legislation
- Knowledge and experience in auditing and accreditation processes
- Patient complaint management
- Human resource processes including employee relations
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