Website Nurture Health
Nurture Cape View provides medical care, and acute and sub-acute rehabilitation treatment for people with a wide range of disabilities caused by disease or injuries. These include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, neurological disorders, orthopaedic conditions and other debili… read moretating conditions and illnesses. Ground Floor N1 House Neels Bothma Street N1 City, Goodwood 7460
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.
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