Regional Nursing Manager at Life Healthcare

A vacancy has arisen for a Regional Nursing Manager for the Inland South Region, based at Life Head Office, Dunkeld, reporting to the General Manager: Inland South with a matrix reporting line to the Head Office Nursing Function. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the national nursing strategy within the Coast East Region.


Critical Outputs

Leadership and Management


Provide strategic direction and leadership to nursing across the region.
Ensure regional nursing strategy is aligned to the national nursing strategy.
Promote teamwork development and high standards of care.
Mentor Nursing Managers and continuous develop managers for the nursing leadership pipeline


Operational Oversight


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


Quality Improvement


Lead and participate in QI initiatives to enhance patient clinical outcomes and patient experience.
Effective governance within the region to mitigate clinical nursing risks.


Financial and efficiency management


Ensure that applicable nursing management tools are embedded in the region
Manage the nursing budget and monitor financial performance of the region


Strategic planning


Ensure contribution to the achievement of agreed targets.


Stakeholder engagement


Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Collaboration with national nursing function.


Sustainable pipeline of resources through skills development


Strategically analyse and identify clinical and systems training needs and implement educational programs to enhance nursing skills.
Support the National skills strategy


Data Management and reporting


Utilise systems data to drive strategic decision-making and improve nursing practices.


Requirements


Nursing qualification essential
Midwivery qualification is preferred
Health Services Management qualification is essential
Post graduate qualification would be an advantage
Current registration with South African Nursing Council
Technical and Professional Competence to the critical outputs
Understanding of funding models
Knowledge of Nursing Education framework
Understanding of SA healthcare industry as it relates to Nursing and key role-players
Understanding of operating structures and relationships within a hospital environment
Proven leadership and people management experience
Financial and business acumen
Computer proficiency in MS office


Competencies


Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Drive & energy
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Leading by example
Motivating and developing people
Strategic communication
Talent Management
Information and Communication Technology
Human Resource Management
Risk Management
Financial Management
Strategic and systems thinking
Change Management


Deadline:30th September,2026