Nursing Unit Manager (Mental Health Clinic)
Bloemendal Clinic
Other, Western Cape
Nursing and care roles are in constant demand across SA hospitals, clinics and care homes, from caregivers to registered professional nurses.
This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, nursing roles in South Africa typically pay R14 000 to R40 000 a month (indicative).
Job description
Nursing Unit Manager (NUM)
Bloemendal Clinic | Simondium, Paarl, Western Cape
Are you a passionate and experienced nursing leader looking to make a meaningful impact in mental healthcare?
Bloemendal Clinic is a licensed private mental health and substance use treatment facility dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. We are seeking a dynamic Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) to lead our nursing team and ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care.
About the Role
As the Nursing Unit Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day management of the nursing unit, ensuring high standards of clinical care, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. You will play a key role in leading and supporting the nursing team while fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and compassionate care.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the nursing team.
- Ensure high-quality, holistic patient care.
- Oversee admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Oversee timely patient referrals and maintain updated patient occupancy lists
- Monitor patient safety, risk management, and suicide watch protocols.
- Ensure medication management and documentation compliance.
- Coordinate staffing and maintain adequate shift coverage.
- Promote compliance with SANC regulations and relevant healthcare legislation.
- Conduct staff performance management, mentoring, and training.
- Drive continuous quality improvement through audits and clinical governance.
Minimum Requirements
- Registered Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- Previous leadership or management experience in a healthcare setting.
- Experience in psychiatric or mental health nursing
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Sound knowledge of South African healthcare legislation and clinical governance.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and manage a fast-paced clinical environment.
To Apply:
Please email your CV and supporting documents to sume@bloemendalclinic.com with the subject line: Nursing Unit Manager Application
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pay: R30 000,00 - R45 000,00 per month
Experience:
- Psychiatric : 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English and Afrikaans (Required)
License/Certification:
- SANC Registration (Required)
Work Location: In person
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