Unit Manager At Nurture Ilembe – Kwazulu-Natal at Nurture Health

About the role

• We’re seeking an experienced Unit Manager to head a rehabilitation/sub-acute unit, managing a team of Professional/Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, ENAs and support staff. You’ll own day-to-day operations, clinical governance and patient experience, working closely with the Therapy Manager, multidisciplinary team and support services.

You will:

• Provide visible clinical leadership, model best practice within scope of practice and Nurture policies.
• Drive clinical governance: IPC, medication safety, falls/pressure-injury prevention, documentation, audits and accreditation readiness.
• Manage people operations: recruit, roster, delegate, mentor, address performance and build a values-driven culture.
• Coordinate patient journey participate in MDT meetings and family meetings.
• Oversee stock & assets (pharmacy and non-pharmacy), budgeting inputs, cost control and variance reduction.
• Ensure OHS compliance: risk identification, incident reporting and closure, drills, equipment checks and safe environment.

REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Current SANC registration as Professional/Registered Nurse
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing; leadership/management or rehab/sub-acute post-basic advantageous
• Proven experience leading a nursing team of mixed cadres: RNs, ENs, ENAs, support in a 24/7 rostered environment
• >5 years’ experience in a rehabilitation environment

The Strengths we value

• Leadership & coaching – grows people; gives clear direction and feedback.
• Communication & collaboration – builds trust with patients, families, MDT, funders and providers.
• Clinical judgement & decision-making – calm, ethical, evidence-based.
• Operational excellence – plans, prioritises and executes; keeps the unit audit-ready.
• Quality & safety mindset – never walks past a risk; drives continuous improvement.
• Resilience & adaptability – thrives in a fast-moving, 24/7 care environment.