Theatre Unit Manager

Requirements:

1. Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
2. Post Basic Diploma in Operating Theatre Technique
3. 5 years Operational Experience in a Theatre Unit
4. Scrub experience in Cardiothoracic, Neurosurgery and/or Ophthalmology will be advantageous
5. Previous experience in a management position will be advantageous
6. Knowledge of the legislative and Occupational Health and Safety requirements
7. Valid Driver’s license and ability to travel
8. Afterhours availability - own transport
9. Work flextime
10. Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
11. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
12. The skill to manage nursing standards and in-service training
13. Maintain a professional image and character
14. Build sound working relationships with multidisciplinary team
15. Accurate record keeping and the management of stock
16. Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects
17. Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
18. Knowledge of the Kronos System

Key Outputs:

1. Be operational as well as manage the administrative duties
2. Manage the Theatre Department
3. Liaise and communicate with Surgeons
4. Management of staff
5. Ensure adherence to policies and procedures at all times
6. Manage staff according to the Basic Conditions of Employment and the Disciplinary Code, staff-planning and Recruitment and Selection of staff
7. Manage the day-to-day problem solving.
8. Stock and equipment management including ordering of stock and equipment
9. Accurate billing of stock utilized
10. Training and development of Theatre staff
11. After hours cover as per a roster
12. Conduct regular inspections
13. Maintain infection control strategies and procedures of the hospital
14. Maintain health and safety principles
15. Maintain and apply the required discipline
16. Evaluation, intervention and resolution of patient complaints and queries
17. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports
18. Manage ad hoc projects as and when required

Interested applicants are requested to submit an updated, comprehensive CV, with a picture and supporting documents to mmprecruitment@melomed.co.za by Friday, 22 March 2024.