Unit Manager-Theatre

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinix Botshelong-Empilweni Private Hospital in Vosloorus seeks a Unit Manager: Theatre to oversee theatre operations, mentor nursing staff and manage budget. You will ensure quality patient care and regulatory compliance while coordinating ward clerks and theatre nurses.

The role requires a Nursing qualification with Operating Room and Nursing Administration credentials, SANC registration, and BLS. Prior private hospital theatre exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification at diploma or degree level.
• Diploma or degree in Operating Room Nursing.
• Nursing Administration qualification.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council.
• BLS qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, coordinate and oversee unit operations and processes.
• Mentor, coach, train and develop nursing staff in the unit.
• Manage the unit budget and drive cost saving initiatives.
• Ensure quality patient care and stakeholder engagement.
• Adhere to SANC Acts, DOH standards and CPD requirements.

Skills

People management

Budgeting

Record keeping

Communication

Cost control

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Operating Room Nursing diploma/degree

Nursing Administration qualification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

• Nursing Administration qualification.
• BLS qualification.

Job Title

Unit Manager: Theatre

Location

Clinix Botshelong-Empilweni Private Hospital (Vosloorus).

Job Summary

Accountable to plan, monitor, coordinate and oversee the Unit’s operations and processes to ensure quality patient care and the overall running of the unit including but not limited to managing the ward clerks, RN, EN and ENA’s roles and responsibilities. Take responsibility for the mentoring, coaching, training and development of nursing staff and managing the Unit budget and ensuring cost saving and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Cur/Diploma in Nursing.
• Diploma or Degree in Operating Room Nursing.
• Nursing Administration qualification.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council.
• BLS qualification.

Minimum Experience

• 3+ years’ experience at a managerial/supervisory level.
• Experience in Theatre Nursing.
• Experience within a private hospital environment advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Records and Information Management.
• Computer literacy.
• Risk Control & Mitigation.
• Client centricity.
• Interactive communication.

DELIVERABLES

• Perform all duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards.
• Adhere to the principles and standards of Patient Advocacy according to SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient rights and Responsibility Charter., National Millennium Development goals and responsibility of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Promote effective and quality patient care through the application of relevant policies and procedures and efficient management of day-to-day Unit activities.
• Ward administration to ensure compliance with protocols, security, safe patient environment, policies, procedures and the Groups patient care standards.
• Effective Management of cost centre and operational unit activities and processes including control of equipment, tools, stock, to required levels and according to prescribed guidelines.

Manage staff including agency staff and identify and implement quality improvement opportunities.