Unit Manager Orthopaedic Theatre
3 weeks ago
Unit Manager: Orthopaedic Theatre | Cape Town, Western Cape | PermanentLead a specialised orthopaedic theatre that prides itself on precision, teamwork, and outstanding patient outcomes. If you’re a clinical expert who thrives on standards, systems, and people development, this is your next step.You’ll manage and coordinate the full orthopaedic theatre function, ensuring the right care plan is delivered through the right multidisciplinary team to achieve excellent clinical results and patient experience. From staffing and training to equipment readiness and stock stewardship, you’ll drive safe, efficient, and evidence-based practice. You’ll also shape quality initiatives, audit clinical practice, address risks proactively, and turn insights into action.Our client is a leading private hospital group with a strong footprint across South Africa. The environment is fast-paced, quality-driven, and collaborative, with a clear mandate to raise the bar in specialised surgical care.What You’ll DoProvide visible clinical leadership and act as the unit’s clinical expert across the perioperative pathwayCoordinate theatre lists, staffing, skill mix, and daily workflows to meet clinical priorities and turnaround targetsLead implementation of care plans and MDT protocols to consistently achieve clinical outcomesDrive quality rounds, incident reviews, and clinical audits; implement corrective and preventive actionsManage stock utilisation, product standardisation, and theatre cost controls within budgetEnsure equipment is maintained, safe, and staff are trained and signed off on useBuild productive relationships with surgeons, internal teams, patients, and service partnersChampion best operating practices and support site-wide initiativesWhat You BringDegree or Diploma in Nursing with current SANC registrationPost-basic theatre/orthopaedics qualification (essential)Solid perioperative experience within orthopaedic theatresProven leadership ability with strong people management and communication skillsSound grasp of private healthcare operations, quality systems, and labour/financial principlesHigh proficiency in clinical governance, risk management, and patient safetyComputer literacy, driver’s licence and ability to travel when requiredWhat Success Looks LikeSafe theatres with zero serious preventable harm and strong compliance to protocolsOptimised list efficiency, turnaround times, and consistent on-time startsEngaged, competent team with clear development plans and high retentionPositive surgeon and patient feedback, evidenced by measurable satisfaction scoresBudgets are met through disciplined stock management and equipment readinessAudit findings were closed out on time with sustained improvements
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Unit Manager Orthopaedic Theatre
3 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Edge Executives Full timeUnit Manager: Orthopaedic Theatre | Cape Town, Western Cape | Permanent Lead a specialised orthopaedic theatre that prides itself on precision, teamwork, and outstanding patient outcomes. If you’re a clinical expert who thrives on standards, systems, and people development, this is your next step. You’ll manage and coordinate the full orthopaedic theatre...
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