Deputy Nursing Manager at Busamed

Summary

• The Deputy Nursing Manager oversees and coordinates all operations related to the delivery, promotion, and assurance of high-quality patient care. Key responsibilities include nursing staff recruitment and professional development, client relations management, implementation of quality improvement and risk management strategies, and financial oversight of nursing costs, operational budgets, and capital expenditures.
• Note: Candidates available to commence employment in January 2027 are also welcome to apply for this position.

Key work outputs and responsibilities:

• Manage all related nursing services and activities according to the Busamed Mission Statement, policies and protocols whilst always upholding the Busamed Values
• Ensure Nursing standards, quality assurance and mitigation/management of all actual and potential risk
• Effectively contribute to and influence the provision of cost-effective quality nursing care
• Active participation in asset management, operational and capital budget and clinical governance
• Manage all Nursing costs in a collaboration with all key stakeholders
• Facilitate effective change and conflict management whilst actively promoting innovation and staff participation
• Promote retention and wellbeing through relationship building with all staff and key stakeholders
• Actively participate in Transformation and the development of nurse leadership
• Promote patient and physician satisfaction

Requirements

• Candidate must be a qualified Professional Nurse registered with the South African Nursing Council
• Administration/Management qualification is essential
• Post-Basic Clinical qualification in a specialised unit would be advantageous

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Unit Managerial or similar position within private hospital environment
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation

Knowledge

• Relevant experience in the nursing discipline
• Independent, innovative and team-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Excellent administration and organization skills
• Strong leadership and management abilities
• Excellent computer skills
• Passionate about customer service excellence
• Highly motivated, energetic and able to handle pressure

Deadline:15th September,2026