Deputy Unit Manager

Requirements:

- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
- Post Basic Diploma in Operating Theatre Technique
- 5 years Operational Experience in a Theatre Unit
- Scrub experience in Cardiothoracic Neurosurgery and or Ophthalmology will be advantageous
- Previous experience in a management position will be advantageous
- Knowledge of the legislative and Occupational Health and Safety requirements
- Valid Driver
- s licence and ability to travel
- Afterhours availability
- own transport
- Work flextime
- Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills
- The skill to manage nursing standards and in-service training
- Maintain a professional image and character
- Build sound working relationships with multidisciplinary team
- Accurate record keeping and the management of stock
- Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects
- Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
- Basic knowledge of the Kronos System

Key Outputs:

- Be operational as well as assist with managing the administrative duties
- Assist in managing the Theatre Department
- Liaise and communicate with Surgeons
- Assist with management of staff
- Ensure adherence to policies and procedures at all times
- Manage staff according to the Basic Conditions of Employment and the Disciplinary Code, staff-planning and Recruitment and Selection of staff
- Assist with the day to day problem solving
- Stock and equipment management including ordering of stock and equipment
- Accurate billing of stock utilised
- Training and development of Theatre staff
- After hours cover as per a roster
- Assisting with conducting regular inspections
- Maintain infection control strategies and procedures of the hospital
- Maintain health and safety principles
- Evaluation, intervention and resolution of patient complaints and queries
- Manage ad hoc projects as and when required