Theater Manager

Eyelaserclinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A private specialist hospital group in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Units Manager – Theatres to lead their surgical theatre team, ensuring excellence in clinical care and patient safety. The ideal candidate is a registered nurse with at least 5 years of experience in a scrub nurse role and has a post-basic diploma in operating theatre technique. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

A modern, high-performance theatre environment

Collaboration with leading eye surgeons

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive compensation and support structure

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Scrub Nurse role.
• Professional indemnity cover.
• Own reliable transport.
• Experience in Ophthalmic Surgery is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all theatres operations and nursing staff.
• Ensure optimal staff performance through evaluation, training, and mentorship.
• Maintain theatres readiness, equipment functionality, and infection control.
• Monitor and uphold nursing standards, patient safety, and clinical protocols.
• Coordinate surgical procedures, rosters, and after-hours calls.

Skills

Registered Nurse with current SANC registration

Proven leadership and team management capabilities

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail

Education

Post Basic Diploma in Operating Theatre Technique

Job description

Units Manager – Theatres Cape Town Waterfront Eye Hospital, V&A Waterfront and Tygervalley Eye & Laser Clinic, Western CapeFull-Time | Private Specialist Hospital Group Join South Africa's premier eye surgery network as we expand the state-of-the-art presence to the iconic Cape Town Waterfront.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Units Manager – Theatres to lead our surgical theatre team in delivering world-class care.

About the Role

As the Units Manager – Theatres, you will play a key leadership role in managing the day-to-day operations of our ophthalmic theatres, ensuring excellence in surgical preparation, patient safety, and staff coordination.

You will work closely with our ophthalmologists and surgical team, guiding quality outcomes and operational efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of clinical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all theatres operations and nursing staff
• Ensure optimal staff performance through evaluation, training, and mentorship
• Maintain theatres readiness, equipment functionality, and infection control
• Monitor and uphold nursing standards, patient safety, and clinical protocols
• Coordinate surgical procedures, rosters, and after-hours calls
• Lead quality improvement and enforce adherence to hospital policies
• Ensure accurate documentation, stock control, and cost efficiency
• Medical aid authorisation
• Manage theatre bookings
• Stock Management

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current SANC registration
• Post Basic Diploma in Operating Theatre Technique (essential)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Scrub Nurse role
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities
• Professional indemnity cover
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail
• Own reliable transport
• Experience in Ophthalmic Surgery an advantage

We Offer

• A modern, high-performance theatre environment
• Collaboration with some of South Africa's leading eye surgeons
• Opportunities for professional growth in a growing specialist group
• Competitive compensation and support structure

Apply Now If you meet the requirements and are passionate about delivering excellent surgical care, kindly email your CV and certificates to #J-