The Deputy Nursing Manager oversees and coordinates all operations related to the delivery, promotion, and assurance of high-quality patient care. Key responsibilities include nursing staff recruitment and professional development, client relations management, implementation of quality improvement and risk management strategies, and financial oversight of nursing costs, operational budgets, and capital expenditures.
Note: Candidates available to commence employment in January 2027 are also welcome to apply for this position.
Key work outputs and responsibilities:
Manage all related nursing services and activities according to the Busamed Mission Statement, policies and protocols whilst always upholding the Busamed Values
Ensure Nursing standards, quality assurance and mitigation/management of all actual and potential risk
Effectively contribute to and influence the provision of cost-effective quality nursing care
Active participation in asset management, operational and capital budget and clinical governance
Manage all Nursing costs in a collaboration with all key stakeholders
Facilitate effective change and conflict management whilst actively promoting innovation and staff participation
Promote retention and wellbeing through relationship building with all staff and key stakeholders
Actively participate in Transformation and the development of nurse leadership
Promote patient and physician satisfaction
Candidate must be a qualified Professional Nurse registered with the South African Nursing Council
Administration/Management qualification is essential
Post-Basic Clinical qualification in a specialised unit would be advantageous
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Unit Managerial or similar position within private hospital environment
Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation
Relevant experience in the nursing discipline
Independent, innovative and team-oriented
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
Excellent administration and organization skills
Strong leadership and management abilities
Excellent computer skills
Passionate about customer service excellence
Highly motivated, energetic and able to handle pressure
