Unit Manager Jobs at Melomed Private Hospitals

Description

• 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.
• Knowledge of the Kronos System

Requirements

• Be operational as well as manage the administrative duties
• Manage the Theatre Department
• Liaise and communicate with Surgeons
• 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
• Manage 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
• Conduct 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
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports
• Manage ad hoc projects as and when required

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Description

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
• Post Basic Diploma or equivalent qualification in Critical Care Trauma
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Trauma Department
• Post Basic qualification in Nursing Admin will be advantageous
• Experience in Unit Management as a Shift Leader will be advantageous  
• Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous
• 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
• 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.
• Knowledge of the Kronos System

Requirements

• 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
• Manage the day to day problem solving, including stock control
• Conduct 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
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports
• Manage ad hoc projects as and when required
• Own transport
• Work flexible hours