Job Description

LetsLink Recruitment is seeking a Theatre Unit Manager to work at a private hospital based in Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Operating Theatre Unit and ensuring compliance with professional and ethical practices. Additionally, they will monitor and ensure that nursing care and service delivery are implemented and practiced within a multi-disciplinary quality assurance team.

Key responsibilities of the role include managing HR costs to ensure cost-effective quality care, control of the asset register, managing and monitoring debtors, and managing all costs emanating from the theatre. The Theatre Unit Manager will be responsible for conducting stock management and control, ordering stock from preferred suppliers, and managing charging and billing. Other responsibilities include performing strategic planning, conducting short, medium, and long-term strategic planning with the team, and compiling an annual Theatre Strategic plan. The Theatre Unit Manager will also organize the theatre to ensure a therapeutic environment, ensure all categories of staff in the theatre implement the organization's Theatre Policies and Procedures, and conduct annual training needs analysis.

Requirements to apply:

• The ideal candidate will have a relevant nursing qualification, registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse, and compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable healthcare legislations.
• A minimum of 2-4 years of managerial experience, an intermediate level of computer proficiency in a private hospital setting, and experience in clinical leadership are preferred.
• The Theatre Unit Manager should also have sound financial knowledge and the ability to interpret financial data and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

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