A vacancy exists for a Theatre Unit Manager, based at Life Springs Parkland Hospital, reporting to Nashira Cevikmen, Nursing Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and coordinating the theatre complex in line with clinical protocols and Company & hospital strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs
Conduct effective stock management by:
Reviewing and maintaining the relevant inventory control reports and stock levels
Ensuring effective product management by
Managing the implementation of formulary changes, accelerated product conversions and RSRT improvement initiatives
Communicate to theatre staff and doctors to comply with formulary products
Limit supplier access into theatre by ensuring the supplier representative procedure is adhered to
Ensuring effective theatre utilization by effectively allocating theatre time to doctors
Minimize overtime hours by updating shift schedules and arranging call lists
Providing effective people management by demonstrating visible leadership skill by sponsoring initiatives and projects and ensuring change is supported
Develop a resourcing plan with the nursing team to ensure quality staff are recruited
Provide direction and inspire positive work behaviour in theatre
Develop learning opportunities for staff in order to ensure all staff members have a complete and relevant IDP in line with career aspirations and succession planning practices
Manage performance and productivity by conducting JPM’s and rewarding top performers
Ensure transactional processing in relation to employee compensation and benefits is complete
Ensure productive working relationships are supported by sound employee relations and compliance the IR Policies
Manage employee wellness by implementing strategies that ensures a fair work-life balance
Establishing effective doctor relationships by taking note of doctors requirements and addressing doctor’s requests timeously.
Producing effective quality systems management by
Ensuring continuous improvement in patient safety
Ensuring compliance to ISO measurements by the identification and closure of non-conformances
Conducting operations, clinical and risk management by participating in consultative forum and management meetings
Providing input in the budgeting and Capex meetings

Requirements

Must be Theatre qualified
A Post –Basic Theater qualification /Diploma
Current registration with SANC as a professional nurse
5-8 years relevant theatre experience in a managerial capacity
A relevant management qualification will be an added advantage
Strong leadership skills, sound communication and inter-personal skills
The ability to work well under pressure and assume responsibility for managing personal outputs
Computer proficiency

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Action orientation
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Leading by example
Motivating and developing people
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour

Please send your resume/CV