About the position
Our client is seeking an experienced Unit Manager to lead a busy Operating Theatre. This opportunity is ideal for a theatre-trained nursing professional with strong clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for delivering safe, high-quality perioperative care while ensuring the efficient management of the unit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily clinical and operational management of the Operating Theatre
- Lead, mentor, and support the theatre nursing team to maintain high standards of patient care
- Coordinate theatre schedules, staffing, and resource allocation
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention, clinical governance, and theatre protocols
- Monitor stock, equipment, and consumables to ensure operational efficiency
- Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, and the multidisciplinary team to optimise theatre performance
- Promote continuous quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Minimum Requirements:
- Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Postgraduate qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing
- Previous Operating Theatre experience
- Previous Shift Leading or Unit Management experience
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
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Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 4 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- Strong leadership
- organisational
- communication
