Nursing Standards Manager
- Function
- Nursing
- Facility
- Life Robinson Private Hospital
- Position
- Nursing Standards Manager
- Introduction
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A vacancy exists for a Nursing Standards Manager, based at Life Robinson Private Hospital, reporting to the Nursing 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
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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
- Effective management of nursing efficiency within the set targets
- 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
- Maximize applications for the formal training programmes
- 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
- Leadership development and succession planning of enabling team
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
- Market nursing as a career and attract good quality students and staff
- Requirements
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- Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Qualifications in Nursing Education and Nursing Administration will be an advantage
- Minimum of 3 years nursing management experience
- 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
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- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication and presentation
- Influencing
- Drive & energy
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Leading by example (Key for Managers)
- Building relationship
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Leading by example (Key for Managers)
- Motivating and developing people(Key for Managers
- Recruitment.Robinson@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.