Unit Leader – NRC Cape Town (Cape Town CBD) | National Renal Care Pty
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : January 29, 2026
About the Role
The Unit Leader in Cape Town drives operational excellence by overseeing high-velocity clinical data and patient care standards in a major metropolitan hub. Utilizing SAP for resource management and ServiceNow for technical incident tracking, this leader ensures 100% compliance with national healthcare governance. Their role is vital for mitigating operational risk through rigorous clinical audits and leveraging data to drive the commercial performance of the renal unit.
Requirements
Requirements and Experience
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife or Registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice)
- Relevant qualification with a minimum of 5 Years post basic and proven leadership and/or people management experience within healthcare (including clinical competence in renal)
- Basic understanding of labour legislation, financial and change management principle
- Capacity to implement and maintain health practice standards required by accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.
- Computer Proficiency (MS Office) is essential.
- Driver’s license and own transport a must
Competencies
- Coaching
- Caring
- Building a Successful team
- Respect for others & Diversity Management
- Influencing others
- Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability
- Good Judgement
- Organisational Understanding
- Developing others
- Building Trust
Key Performance Areas
- Ensure the growth of the business through ongoing marketing, communication, and education of stakeholders.
- Ensure that all financial policies and procedures are adhered to in the unit i.e. patient and unit administration, CAPEX, equipment, budget planning, stock, waste, etc.
- Ensure effective staff care by compliance with HR and payroll policies and procedures in managing staff, staffing and related issues daily in the business
- Ensure and create a safe and conducive dialysis environment for NRC to render optimal dialysis daily.
- Ensure adherence to clinical policies and procedures and ensure that NRC’s quality initiatives are utilised for all patients under your management.
- Ensure efficient customer service by maintaining proactive and effective stakeholder and interdepartmental relationships and communication to maintain optimal service delivery standards.
- Ensure ongoing education, training, and development of yourself and unit staff to provide the best dialysis service.
- Ensure optimal patient care per NRC’s policies & procedures, best care practices and quality initiatives.
- Demonstrate the National Renal Care Values and Caring the NRC Way in all my behaviour.
Career Growth & Education
Successful candidates hold a degree in Nursing or Clinical Technology, supplemented by a management qualification. Career progression leads toward National Clinical Lead or Operations Director roles within the private healthcare sector. Pursuing specialized bootcamps in healthcare finance and obtaining advanced certifications through professional platforms provides a pathway to senior leadership in global health conglomerates.
Salary & Financial Insight
Estimated monthly salaries for Unit Leaders in Cape Town range from R48,000 to R78,000, reflecting the regional demand for specialized clinical leadership. Strategic financial planning should involve a focus on offshore investment diversification and professional estate planning to manage wealth.
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