Deputy Unit Manager - Theatre (Melomed Mitchells Plain) at Melomed Private Hospitals

Requirements: 

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse 
• Post Basic Diploma in Operating Theatre Technique 
• 5 years Operational Experience in a Theatre Unit
• Scrub experience in Cardiothoracic Neurosurgery and or Ophthalmology will be advantageous
• Previous experience in a management position will be advantageous 
• Knowledge of the legislative and Occupational Health and Safety requirements 
• Valid Driver’s licence and ability to travel
• Afterhours availability – own transport 
• Work flextime 
• Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills 
• The skill to manage nursing standards and in-service training 
• Maintain a professional image and character 
• Build sound working relationships with multidisciplinary team 
• Accurate record keeping and the management of stock 
• Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects 
• Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. 
• Basic knowledge of the Kronos System 

Key Outputs: 

• Be operational as well as assist with managing the administrative duties 
• Assist in managing the Theatre Department
• Liaise and communicate with Surgeons
• Assist with management of staff 
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures at all times 
• Manage staff according to the Basic Conditions of Employment and the Disciplinary Code, staff-planning and Recruitment and Selection of staff 
• Assist with the day to day problem solving
• Stock and equipment management including ordering of stock and equipment
• Accurate billing of stock utilised
• Training and development of Theatre staff 
• After hours cover as per a roster 
• Assisting with conducting regular inspections 
• Maintain infection control strategies and procedures of the hospital 
• Maintain health and safety principles 
• Maintain and apply the required discipline 
• Evaluation, intervention and resolution of patient complaints and queries 
• Manage ad hoc projects as and when required