Description:
An employment opportunity is available for a Unit Manager - Theatre reporting to the Nursing Services Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring the delivery of quality nursing care in the Theatre of the hospital.
Key Responsibilities
The core responsibilities of the successful candidate will include but are not limited to the following:
- Gain optimal staff usage and ensure that sufficient staff is always on duty
- Management of the nursing budget in the unit/financial efficiency
- Manage staff according to the Basic Conditions of Employment and the Disciplinary Code, staff planning, and Recruitment and Selection of staff
- Ensure effective doctor, staff and patient relationships
- Active participation in Quality improvement initiatives to ensure best patient satisfaction outcomes
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports
- Conduct regular audits, risk assessment, and analyse data.
- Initiate quality improvement strategies at ward level and engage in quality improvement hospital wide.
- Development of a strategic plan for the efficient function of the unit
- Manage the day-to-day problem solving,
- Ensure that all documentation is maintained timeously and accurately, reflecting patient care
- Maintain a customer-focused mind-set that acknowledges the value of the customer
- Practice the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions
Minimum Requirements
· Academic Qualifications
- Registered with South Africa Nursing Council a Registered Nurse
- Post basic qualification in Operating Theatre is essential
- Computer literacy desirable (Word and Excel)
· Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a nursing management capacity
- Private Hospital experience will be added advantage
Closing date : 31 January 2026
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply by forwarding a comprehensive CV by close of business on to Email: Recruitment@edengph.co.za: Tel: 0338154600