Nursing Manager

Location: Sandringham, Johannesburg

Position Type: Permanent

Purpose of the Job

To provide effective clinical and operational leadership to the nursing services of an old-age facility, ensuring the delivery of safe, person-centred, high-quality care while maintaining professional, regulatory and organisational standards.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight to all nursing units.
• Manage, supervise and support Unit Managers and Enrolled Nurses.
• Ensure consistent standards of nursing care and clinical governance.
• Monitor resident safety, clinical risks, incidents, medication management and infection prevention.
• Conduct regular clinical audits and implement quality-improvement initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels, rostering and effective workforce utilisation.
• Manage staff performance, discipline, development and training in collaboration with HR.
• Ensure compliance with SAN requirements, legislation, policies and facility procedures.
• Support Unit Managers in managing complex clinical and resident-related matters.
• Liaise with doctors, allied health professionals, residents and families.
• Monitor nursing equipment, supplies and operational resources.
• Participate in budgeting, planning and strategic development of nursing services.
• Ensure effective emergency and after-hours clinical escalation processes.
• Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork and person-centred care.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing.
• Current SANC registration.
• Minimum 5 years’ nursing experience, preferably in geriatric/frail care.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ nursing management or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance, nursing standards and relevant legislation.
• Computer literacy.

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent clinical judgement and decision-making.
• Effective communication and conflict-management skills.
• Performance management and coaching ability.
• Planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to resident-centred care and continuous quality improvement.