Theatre Unit Manager at MHR

• Our client, a well-known private healthcare group, is urgently looking for a Professional/Registered Nurse to fulfil the role of Theatre Unit Manager. This is a permanent opportunity at in Worcester in the Western Cape.

BENEFITS

• Thirteenth cheque
• Pension fund membership and subsidy from the company
• Medical aid membership and subsidy from the company
• Annual nursing bonus
• Complimentary indemnity cover
• Uniform allowance

Requirements    

• 3 or 4-year Diploma or 4 year Degree in Nursing
• Postgraduate qualification in Operating Theatre Techniques 
• Registered with SANC as a Professional Nurse
• A qualification in Nursing education qualification or/and Nursing management will serve as an advantage
• Relevant Management experience of at least 2-3 years
• At least 5 years professional nursing experience in a hospital
• Infection Prevention and Control and Clinical Facilitation
• Auditing and accreditation processes
• Clinical risk management
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
• Financial management
• Healthcare industry
• Human resource processes including employee relations
• Management of staff productivity
• Nursing functional knowledge
• Patient complaint management
• Relevant nursing legislation

Key Outputs    

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To lead a quality and safe patient care experience that meets the set clinical standards through the optimal management of human and organisational resources within a structured unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Ensure safe patient care by meeting set clinical quality standards according to company policies and procedures
• Manage and mitigate clinical risks in the unit
• Lead and manage the staff in the unit
• Manage the unit's operational and capital expenses according to financial and budget guidelines and ensure optimal utilisation of resources
• Manage and actively contribute to a positive patient experience in the hospital
• Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes
• Manage key stakeholder relations
• Employment Conditions    

BENEFITS

• Thirteenth cheque
• Pension fund membership and subsidy from the company
• Medical aid membership and subsidy from the company
• Annual nursing bonus
• Complimentary indemnity cover
• Uniform allowance