Acute Manager (North East Region)

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree leading to registration as a Registered Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) or Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice) registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). • Post Basic Diploma in Nephrology Nursing would be advantageous. • Qualifications in Management, Leadership, Business Management, Healthcare Management, or a related field would be advantageous. • A Quality Management or Risk Management qualification will be advantageous. • Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency. Experience

• Previous experience ensuring adherence to relevant healthcare laws, professional standards, and regulatory requirements. • Minimum 5 years' experience in a dialysis, renal, or acute healthcare environment. • Demonstrated experience in leading and coordinating multidisciplinary healthcare teams. • Proven experience in delivering patient-centred care and driving positive patient outcomes. • Experience in managing clinical quality, patient safety, infection prevention and control, and regulatory compliance. • Experience in staff supervision, coaching, performance management, and workforce development. • Sound understanding of healthcare operations, resource management, and service delivery. Knowledge

• Patient-centred care principles and patient experience management. • Clinical governance and quality management systems. • Healthcare legislation, ethical practice, and professional standards. • Infection Prevention and Control and Occupational Health and Safety. • Financial and operational management principles. • Human Resources management principles and labour legislation. • Risk management and incident investigation. • Stakeholder engagement and relationship management. • Dialysis operations and multidisciplinary collaboration. What We Offer

A meaningful leadership opportunity within specialised renal care, where you will work alongside experienced healthcare professionals, lead and develop clinical teams, and contribute to safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. We offer a collaborative environment that values professional growth, clinical excellence and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions

• The role is mobile and requires frequent travel between hospitals within an allocated geographical region.
• Availability to respond to urgent clinical or operational matters when required.
• Work is primarily performed within hospital and acute clinical environments .
• Regular interaction with nephrologists, hospital management, multidisciplinary healthcare teams, patients, families and NRC employ

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