Nursing Standards Manager at Life Healthcare

Introduction

• A vacancy exists for a Nursing Standards Manager, based at Life Midmed Hospital (Mpumalanga), reporting to Mrs Lucille Kelly, Nurse Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the motivation of the company’s nursing operations and training strategy in the prescribed streamlined, standardised risk-based manner as the line manager for the enabling team.

Critical Outputs
Effective management of integrated quality and business process standards

• To consult with the Nurse Manager to ensure a clear understanding throughout the hospital to ensure general customer satisfaction
• To ensure the correct interpretation and classification of the complaint management policy
• Effective risk management practices in order to prevent routine action plans
• Effective clinical management practices in order to obtain the best clinical outcomes
• To manage stock and cost of sales to optimize cost saving opportunities

Effective management of all training programmes related to learners and qualified staff

• Actively participate in the selection process of learners and clinical training specialists
• Ensure effective utilization of a knowledgeable administrative resource for transactional work

To become an effective line manager for enabling team performance

Function as a direct second in charge and assist the Nurse Manager

To ensure effective, fair people management practices throughout the department

Set and manage performance targets

Effective relationship building with internal and external stakeholders                                 

• Promote and maintain productive, effective support to the Unit Managers
• To effectively provide feedback regarding customer complaints
• Market the image of the nurses and assist the team of doctors

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Management experience (Process Manager, Unit Manager or Training Manager)
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council
• Leadership ability
• Sound business acumen
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency
• Driver’s license and ability to travel

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 my example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Deadline:8th May,2026