UNIT MANAGER - THEATRE

Melomed Hospital Holdings
Cape Town
ZAR 200 000 - 300 000
Job description

We have the following position available at Melomed Mitchell's Plain & Melomed Tokai:

UNIT MANAGER - THEATRE

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 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

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 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

Interested applicants are requested to submit an updated CV and supporting documents to recruitment@melomed.co.za

Melomed is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed persons will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R40000,00 - R50000,00 per month

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