Unit Manager - Theatre

Recruiter:

TRANSGENERATIONAL

Job Ref:

Translr30

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Annual Salary plus benefits

SUMMARY:
A Unit Manager Theatre (also known as an Operating Theatre Unit Manager) is a senior clinical and administrative nursing leader. They manage all operations, staff, and resources within a hospitals surgical department to ensure safe, high-quality, and cost-effective patient care

POSITION INFO:
Job Description Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse Post Basic Diploma in Operating Theatre Technique 5 years Operational Experience in a Theatre Unit Scrub experience in Cardiothoracic Neurosurgery and or Ophthalmology will be advantageous Previous experience in a management position will be advantageous Knowledge of the legislative and Occupational Health and Safety requirements Valid Driver's licence and ability to travel Afterhours availability - own transport Work flextime Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills The skill to manage nursing standards and in-service training Maintain a professional image and character Build sound working relationships with multidisciplinary team Accurate record keeping and the management of stock Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. Knowledge of the Kronos System Job Requirements Be operational as well as manage the administrative duties Manage the Theatre Department Liaise and communicate with Surgeons Management of staff Ensure adherence to policies and procedures at all times Manage staff according to the Basic Conditions of Employment and the Disciplinary Code, staff-planning and Recruitment and Selection of staff Manage the day to day problem solving. Stock and equipment management including ordering of stock and equipment Accurate billing of stock utilised Training and development of Theatre staff After hours cover as per a roster Conduct regular inspections Maintain infection control strategies and procedures of the hospital Maintain health and safety principles Maintain and apply the required discipline Evaluation, intervention and resolution of patient complaints and queries Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports Manage ad hoc projects as and when required

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