About this role
<p><b>Mediclinic Constantiaberg | Plumstead, Cape Town | South Africa </b></p> <p><br> Closing date: 09/07/2026 <br> Number of positions: 1 <br> Recruiter name: Nontombi Ncediwe <br> Reference number: 68852 <br> <span id="cke_bm_1564S" style="display:none"> </span>Workplace Type: On-site<br> Permanent</p> <p><em><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile</span></span></b></em></p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB</b></H2> </div><div><p>To support the Nursing Manager in leading and coordinating safe, quality patient care.</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS</b></H2> </div><div><p>Support the Nursing Manager to achieve quality patient care in line with the hospital operational goals and objectives</p> <p>Manage patient risks to achieve patient safety in line with specified clinical outcomes</p> <p>Ensure a positive patient experience in line with corporate benchmarks</p> <p>Ensure optimal utilisation of a competent and engaged workforce and other resources in line with the relevant company guidelines</p> <p>Lead and manage direct reports</p> <p>Establish and manage key stakeholder relationships to achieve integrated patient care and positive clinical outcomes</p> <p> </p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>REQUIRED EDUCATION</b></H2> </div><div><p><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: </span></span></span></b><span style="color:#555146"><span style="font-size:small">Degree/diploma in nursing, </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#555146"><span style="font-family:'Arial', 'sans-serif'"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#555146"><span style="font-family:'Arial', 'sans-serif'">Appropriate leadership/management qualification</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">DESIRED EDUCATION: </span></span></span></b><em><span color="#555146" style="font-size:small"> </span></em><span color="#555146" style="font-size:small">Discipline-specific qualification</span></p> <p> </p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: </span></span></span></strong> 5 years experience in a supervisory position, e.g. Unit Manager</p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">DESIRED EXPERIENCE: </span></span></span></strong>2 – 3 years experience in a supervisory position within a specialised unit</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Infection prevention and control </li><li>Knowledge of continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies </li><li>Productivity management in nursing </li><li>Clinical risk management </li><li>Healthcare industry </li><li>Computer literate (Microsoft Office) </li><li>Financial management </li><li>Nursing functional knowledge </li><li>Relevant nursing legislation </li><li>Knowledge and experience in auditing and accreditation processes </li><li>Patient complaint management </li><li>Human resource processes including employee relations </li></ul></div></div><p>All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.</p> <p><em><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile</span></span></b></em></p> <p> </p>