Theatre Unit Manager

Melomed Private Hospitals • Other • Mitchells Plain, Western Cape, South Africa • $200 - $300 / year • 16h ago

Requirements:

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 license and ability to travel
Afterhours availability - own transport
Work flextime
Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational 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

Key Outputs:

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 utilized
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