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Job purpose:

To plan, lead, organize, develop and direct the overall operations of the Group Nursing function to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and Group standards. In addition, to direct, coordinate and take accountability for delivery of the Group’s Nursing strategy and operational objectives into the Group’s hospitals including the Nursing Academy.

Minimum Requirements:

• Post-graduate Nursing degree essential.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• Relevant management qualification advantageous.
• Proven leadership and nursing management experience within a hospital environment (ideally private hospitals). This management experience should either be at Group Nursing or senior Nursing management level.
• Must have expert knowledge in field of practice
• Understanding of HR principles and labour legislation.
• Understanding of business principles and a commercial orientation (i.e. basic principles of financial management).
• Computer proficiency – MS Office/Excel

Key Outputs

Management of Nursing service delivery and quality patient care:

• Perform all duties in accordance with South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards.
• Make independent, informed decisions when circumstances warrant it.
• Demonstrate knowledge of practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines governing all Nursing functions.
• Adhere to the principles and standards of patient advocacy according to SANC Acts and omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter, National Millennium Development goals and under the responsibility of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Develop and translate the overall Group Nursing Strategy by driving operational targets aligned to the strategic objectives and cascading such targets to Nursing Services Managers (NSM’s) across all hospitals.
• Lead Group Nursing operations driving optimal functioning and efficiencies whilst monitoring the overall performance of Nursing related activities across the hospitals.
• Direct compliance to Group clinical standards by consistently reviewing the Group’s performance against agreed objectives through quality of service delivery audits and achievement of SHERQ targets and Nursing Academy targets.
• Identify best practice and direct quality initiatives to uplift the overall Nursing- and Nursing Academy standards.
• Build a Nursing and academic culture based on P.RA.C.T.I.C.E values and linked behaviors.
• Identify opportunities to build and strengthen the overall Group image and branding within the healthcare sector.
• Develop relevant policies and procedures and ensure their implementation and sustainability across Group hospitals through continuous review and assessment.

Relationship management with key stakeholders:

• Develop productive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders by participating in various forums, cross functional meetings/activities and by identifying networking opportunities. ? Establish and sustain mutually beneficial relationships with all stakeholders to achieve integrated patient care.
• Drive a positive patient (customer) experience by ensuring NSM’s and their Unit Managers drive a customer-oriented service.
• Establish corrective measures across the Nursing to address shortcomings and closure of gaps through analysis of data and metrics including feedback from “MyVoice” platform.”
• Market the professional image of Nursing and the hospital within the community by participating actively in various marketing initiatives and promoting Nursing as a career.
• Drive effective complaint resolution through NSM’s and their Unit Managers and monitor the effectiveness of complaint management.
• Escalate issues for resolution to Line Manager immediately.

Achievement of Nursing financial targets:

• Drive effective financial control measures within the Nursing Department and Academy through cost optimization efforts and reducing clinical wastage.
• Achieve accurate and timeously reporting of Nursing and academic data, including timeously incident and risk management.
• Remain accountable for the overall Group Nursing budget ensuring nursing expenditure is in line with hospital requirements and actual activities.
• Achieve optimal operating efficiencies through effective human resources and other resource management.
• Collaborate with NSM’s and analyze time and attendance data to identify opportunities to reduce cost and wastage.

People management:

• Drive and demonstrate visible leadership in respect of company values, operating model and strategy.
• Strive to continuously improve and strengthen NSM and Nurse competency, including Nursing staff, Educators and Clinical Facilitators at hospitals and within the Nursing Academy through identification of effective teaching and information communication platforms including a back to basics agenda, when necessary
• Develop action plans to resource, advance and retain the skills within specialized units and overall Nursing staff.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives within Nursing and the Academy that further company performance.
• Participate actively and contribute in organizational leadership meetings.
• Drive organizational goals of NSM’s and Nursing Academy to create a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Achieve optimal management of Nursing function and Nursing Academy through ethical behavior and good governance aligned to Group policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and development to direct reports, including performance management contracting and identification of training and development needs

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Nursing (BCur or equivalent); Masters degree in Nursing, Healthcare Management, or a related field preferred.
• Valid registration with the relevant national nursing council or board.
• Minimum of 3-5 years nursing leadership experience, including experience in multi-facility or group-level roles.
• Proven track record in managing large nursing teams and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of private healthcare systems, clinical standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and resource management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse clinical and executive teams to achieve shared goals.

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• Package : R 713 253.00 – R838 326.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• A Grade 12/National Senior Certificate. A Basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R.425 (i.e., diploma/degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse and Midwife/ Accoucheur. A post-basic qualification in: Nursing Education and Nursing Administration registered with SANC. Currently registered with SANC. A minimum of 9 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing and Midwifery. A minimum of 5 years, of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing Education after obtaining the one-year Post–basic qualification in Nursing Education. A post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health assessment, Treatment and Care programme (R.48). Master’s degree in nursing. Computer literacy. A certificate/ Proof of registration in Assessor and Moderator. Valid driver’s licence. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of procedures and processes related to basic and post basic programmes, knowledge of relevant Acts and Legislations, Code of ethics and Professional Practice of South African Nursing Council. Knowledge in Human Resource and Finance matters. Sound communication and Leadership skills. Good communication, supervisory, report writing and presentation skills. Ability to work in a team and under pressure.

Duties :

• Coordinate the facilitation of teaching and learning in theory and Work Integrated Learning (WIL). Collaborate with other stakeholders and build a sound relationship within the Department of Health. Participate in day-to-day management of the Campus. Coordinate scholarly research and community engagement activities. Facilitate budget needs for Academic components of the campus. Provide Academic support to students. Develop, implement, review, and evaluate the curricula of academic programmes.

Notes :

• Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Gauteng College of Nursing (GCON)- Ann Latsky Campus

Closing Date : 29-08-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Diploma or Degree that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife/ Accoucheur?

Do you have a post-basic qualification in: Nursing Education and Nursing Administration registered with SANC?

Do you have certificate/ Proof of registration in Assessor and Moderator?

Do you have proof of current registration with SANC?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

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