CSSD Supervisor (Re-Advertised) – Rondebosch Medical Centre at Africa Health Care

Critical Outputs

• Ensure correct packing and sterilization of instrument sets and linen packs for theatre and doctors’ rooms in accordance with the Hospital’s infection control standards by CSSD staff.
• Manage CSSD so that it meets the requirements to comply with relevant legislation and Company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Arranging and conducting in-service training and training programs.
• Assist Theatre Unit Manager to manage CSSD staff to ensure adequate and cost-effective staffing, promoting cooperative working relationships and performance management.
• Assist Theatre Unit Manager to manage the department’s budget, including control and maintenance of equipment and stock.
• Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene standards of the Department to ensure adherence to infection control and SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Ensuring staff adhere to and make use of protective clothing provided.
• Effectively market the Unit to the Doctors to promote satisfactory working relationships.
• Ordering of internal and external stock from Pharmacy.
• Gather relevant information to assist Theatre Manager in Capital Expenditure planning.

Requirements

• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification.
• Diploma in Operating Theatre Techniques essential
• A CSSD qualification would be advantageous
• 2-3 years relevant experience within the Nursing discipline/CSSD/Theatre
• Previous experience in a supervisory role will be an advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialised field of operating theatre
• Computer proficiency