Deputy Nursing Manager - Medicare Private Hospital

Posted: 2026-05-05, Closing: 2026-05-19

A vacancy exists for a Deputy Nursing Manager, reporting to the Nursing Services Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring clinical excellence, and maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

• Support the Nursing Services Manager in the overall management of nursing services
• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality patient care in line with hospital standards
• Supervise, mentor, and develop nursing staff to enhance performance and professional growth
• Monitor compliance with clinical protocols, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Assist in staff scheduling, resource allocation, and operational planning
• Handle patient and staff concern effectively and professionally
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits
• Maintain accurate records and reporting as required

• Degree/Diploma in Nursing Management
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within a private hospital environment
• Sound knowledge of healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Computer literacy (MS Office and hospital systems)

• Collaboration/ Relationship Building
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Negotiation
• Organisational awareness
• Excellence and quality orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Technical and professional knowledge
• Decision making

• Nursing