UNIT MANAGER (OPERATION THEATRE)

KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital seeks an Operations Manager to provide leadership for the Operation Theatre Nursing Unit, ensuring safe, efficient, patient-centred perioperative care and compliance with hospital policies. In this role you will supervise staff, coordinate anaesthetists and surgical teams, monitor quality programs, and drive continuous improvement in infection control and safety.

The successful candidate will combine clinical insight with financial and resource management to

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in clinical settings, preferably perioperative.
• Strong ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of quality and patient safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective clinical, operational and administrative leadership for the Operation Theatre Nursing Unit.
• Direct supervision and coordination of activities in the unit in line with Nursing Services policies.
• Collaborate with consultants/doctors and other departments to ensure patient care quality.
• Coordinate with anaesthetists on operation schedules and staffing.
• Monitor and drive quality assurance, infection control, and fire/safety programmes.

Skills

Leadership

Perioperative nursing

Healthcare management

Operations coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Nursing administration certification

Job description

To provide effective clinical, operational and administrative leadership for the Operation Theatre Nursing Unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, high-quality and patient-centred perioperative nursing care.

Key responsibilities

Ensure high standard of care is delivered in a safe, effective, efficient and caring manner; and organizes, directs and coordinates with the other services in the Facility.

Direct supervision and co-ordination of the activities in the allocated unit / ward, in line with the policies and procedures of Nursing Services and hospital.

Works closely with her nursing team, consultants / doctors, collaborates with other departments / personnel in overseeing patient care is being delivered for optimal client satisfaction.

Follows consultants’ ward round with the team leader and assists in procedures.

Participates in the planning, development and evaluation of nursing facilities and services

Fully receptive and supportive in the activities that contribute towards continuous improvement of nursing service e.g. Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Fire and Safety Programme.

Monitors the quality of care / service in designated unit and subsequently initiates action and implementation of the corrective measures.

Control and coordinate the work on non-medical staff with the department allocation staff according to need, applying maximum delegation compatible with safety.

Coordinates with anaesthetists in the operation schedule and scheduled cases according to staffing and availability of operation rooms.

Supervises maintenance of the operation register in co-operation with appropriate staff.

Monitors and reports departures from best practices related to operation theatre activity.

Monitor Operation Theatre environment, ensure air quality being conducted yearly.

Conduct random/regular audit on Operation Theatre practices.

Reviews the organization and management of the services and report to the appropriate personnel, the efficiency of existing operational policies particularly with relation to: Allocation of theatres, Provision for emergency surgery, Length of operating sessions.

This post requires high level of knowledge in clinical, nursing and financial management to oversee the operation of the nursing services, able to make good decision in critical situation and ensure efficient and effective care is rendered at all level of the patients’ experience.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An‑Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An‑Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.

Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An‑Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An‑Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.

Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An‑Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An‑Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.

Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.

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