National Renal Nursing Manager

Position based at Life Healthcare Head Office, Dunkeld. Reports to The Chief Nurse Officer with a matrix reporting line to General Manager: Life Renal Dialysis. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the national nursing strategy within the Life Renal Dialysis business.

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to nursing across the Life Renal Dialysis business.
• Ensure renal nursing strategy aligns with the national nursing strategy.
• Promote teamwork development and high standards of care.
• Mentor Renal Unit Managers.

• Oversee implementation of nursing strategic focus/initiatives, protocols, and policies.
• Oversee and monitor use of renal business related clinical systems.
• Monitor and manage safe staffing levels.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control standards and patient safety protocols.

• Lead and participate in QI initiatives to enhance patient clinical outcomes (renal disease management) and patient experience.
• Implement effective governance within Life Renal Dialysis units to mitigate clinical nursing risks.

• Co develop efficiency tools and ensure their rollout to the Renal Business.
• Manage the nursing budget and monitor financial performance.

• Ensure contribution to the achievement of agreed targets.

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including National Renal Management, Hospital Management, Standalone Renal Unit Management, and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with the national nursing function.

• Strategically analyze and identify clinical and systems training needs and implement educational programs to enhance renal nursing skills.

• Utilize renal systems data to drive strategic decision making and improve renal nursing practices.

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in nursing.
• Experience in Nephrology Nursing is recommended.
• Postgraduate qualification in healthcare management would be an advantage.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• Technical and professional competence to the critical outputs.
• Understanding of funding models, nursing education framework, and the SA healthcare industry.
• Understanding of operating structures and relationships within the Life Renal Dialysis environment.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office.

• Communication skills.
• Decision making and problem solving.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and vision.
• Influencing.
• Financial acumen.
• Team building and professional conduct.
• Ethical and professional conduct.
• Clinical expertise and knowledge.
• Organizational and time management skills.

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Closing date: Monday, January 26, 2026

Internal applicants: Please discuss your application with your line manager before applying. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application unsuccessful.