Unit Manager - Theatre

SUMMARY:

Requirements:

• Registration with the South African Council as a Registered Nurse
• Post Basic Diploma in Operating Technique
• Post Basic Diploma in Nursing Management
• 5 years Operational Experience in a Theatre Unit
• Scrub experience in Cardiothoracic Neurosurgery and 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 license and ability to travel
• Afterhours availability - own reliable 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

POSITION INFO:

KEY OUTPUTS:

(But are not limited to)

• 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

Should you meet the above requirements, we urge you to please apply by forwarding your CV along with any supporting documents to --------Please upload your CV here-------->

Contact will only be made with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful

 

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