As the leading medical recruitment agency in South Africa, our client has an exciting opportunity for a Unit Manager - Theatre based in Welkom, South Africa. The Unit Manager - Theatre is to deliver expert nursing care to patients with intricate medical needs within the operating rooms. With a focus on vigilant monitoring, administering medications, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and implementing advanced life support techniques, the nurse strives to achieve optimal patient outcomes and facilitate recovery within the challenging environment of the theatre. As well as the optimal management of human and organizational resources within a structured unit. Responsibilities:
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 utilization of resources
Manage and actively contribute to a positive patient experience in the hospital
Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes
Manage key stakeholder relations
Auditing and accreditation processes
Clinical risk management
Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
Financial management
Human resource processes including employee relations
Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols
Management of staff productivity
Nursing functional knowledge
Patient complaint management
Relevant nursing legislation
Requirements:
Diploma or Degree in Nursing
Registered with SANC
Postgraduate qualification in operating room
Nursing education qualification
Nursing management qualification
At least 5 years professional nursing experience in a hospital
2 - 3 years leadership experience in a hospital
Experience in Infection Prevention and Control; Clinical Facilitation
Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
If this vacancy is closed or you have any questions, please contact cindy@medipath.co.za
Please be advised that you will be contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment within 14 days should we wish to proceed with your application. Similarly, if you are not contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment, please accept your application as unsuccessful. Your CV will automatically be added to our database and we could be contacting you should a suitable position arise.