Job Opportunities at Nurture Health

• The Nurture Health Group requires a Registered Nurse who will be based at our Nurture George physical rehabilitation facility in George, reporting to the Nursing Manager.

REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Grade 12 with the relevant nursing qualifications
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council
• 3 years or more experience as a Registered Nurse within a high care environment
• Rehabilitation experience is an advantage

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Computer literacy
• Strong clinical skills with high attention to detail
• Fluent in English (speak, read, and write)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
• Ability to adapt to daily changes in workload
• Professional and ethical conduct in all undertakings
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays
• Commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for patients and their families
• Awareness of risk management and quality standards
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations

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ABOUT THE ROLE

• As the Hospital Manager, you will be responsible for leading the clinical and operational teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. You will manage daily hospital operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement through evidence-based practices. This is a pivotal role for a leader who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and compassionate care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide operational leadership to clinical and non-clinical teams within the hospital.
• Plan and oversee daily operations to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality patient care delivery.
• Use data (qualitative and quantitative) to monitor and report on hospital performance.
• Implement the organisation’s policies, procedures, and systems to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Maintain ongoing compliance with healthcare regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable workplace culture in which individual employees can thrive.
• Manage staffing, workforce planning, and recruitment in collaboration with HR.
• Contribute to organisational quality-improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, families, employees, and other internal and external stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Applicant must hold current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse or full registration with the HPCSA and bring solid hands-on experience within a clinical care setting.
• Proven experience working within an ICU/High-care unit advantageous.
• Proven experience in successfully managing a team of more than 25 people.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR (PERSONAL QUALITIES):

• Clarity and Accountability: Must thrive within an environment that demands role clarity, responsibility, and measurable results.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across teams, funders, regulators, and external providers.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to thrive within a transforming organisation and successfully navigate complexities.
• Values-Driven: Deep alignment with Nurture’s values.