Deputy Nursing Manager
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mediclinic Panorama Panorama Cape Town South Africa
Closing date: 16/04/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Philippa Vanda Botha
Reference number: 68990
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To 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
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:Degree/diploma in nursingAppropriate leadership/management qualification
DESIRED EDUCATION:Discipline specific qualification e.g. Critical Care Nursing Diploma
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
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
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Infection prevention and control
- Knowledge of continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
- Productivity management in nursing
- Clinical risk management
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Financial management
- Nursing functional knowledge
- Relevant nursing legislation
- Human resource processes including employee relations
- Knowledge and experience in auditing and accreditation processes
- Patient complaint management
- Healthcare regulations and accreditation standards
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
Mediclinic is focused on providing acute-care, specialist-orientated, multi-disciplinary healthcare services. The Group takes a sustainable, long-term approach to business, putting patients at the heart of its operations and consistently delivering high-quality healthcare services.
