Unit Manager Theatre

**Role**

The Theatre Manager will be responsible for coordinating improved quality nursing care by ensuring compliance to professional and ethical practice.

The incumbent will also be responsible for monitoring and ensuring that nursing care and service delivery is implemented and practiced within a multi-disciplinary quality assurance team. In accordance the incumbents will be accountable for coordinating capacity building, mentoring and training.

**KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES**

Accountability for operational excellence under financial management

Manage HR costs in such a way as to ensure cost effective quality care including overtime, temporary staff

Control of asset register

Manage all costs emanating from the Theatre

Order stock from preferred suppliers and conduct cycle counts

Manage charging and billing

Evaluate equipment lifespan versus risk and development of capital expenditure budget

Complete capex equipment budget, compile annual capex budget as pe Theatre and Doctor requirement

Perform strategic planning and set objectives to ensure that operational requirements are met including quality patient care

Assess objectives in line with the ETP process to monitor progress

Organise Theatre to ensure a safe therapeutic environment

Ensure all categories of staff in Theatre implement Theatre policies and procedures

Plan and organise staffing including duty hours, time keeping and leave planning as per Kronos timekeeping system.

Review and maintenance of policy and procedures in line with National Core Standards

Identify quality improvement opportunities and ensure appropriate strategy and quality improvement initiatives are developed and measured

Monitor safety standards in accordance with the Machine and Occupational Safety Act (Act 6 of 1983). Report all accidents and incidents to Line Manager / Safety Representatives

Ensure adherence to infection control principles and complete monthly audits

Ensure the unit is providing safe, cost-effective quality patient care in line with the Clinical Governance strategy and evidence-based practice

Evaluate nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes

Implement group quality initiatives

Motivate and maintain a positive customer service orientation with all employees

Obtain necessary information from sales representatives and ensure product demonstration

Liase with sales representatives with regards to the new products and equipment and arrange in service training for staff on new products and equipment

Assist with Theatre bookings, preparation of patients for procedures patient recovery, CSSD etc

Ensure daily procedures are in place and adhered to i.e., emergency trolley, scheduled drugs, waste disposal etc

Manage emergency care by prioritising cases, checking of equipment and mock resuscitations

Ensure achievement of transformation goals as set out by the Transformation Committee

Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals

Create an environment where employees are aware of the role, they play in the provision of quality nursing care and their value to the organisation

Liaise with Company's Education Division and Clinical Facilitation Department to ensure appropriate nursing training for the delivery of quality care

Facilitate a culture that is supportive of talent management and the initiation of required implementations to home nursing talent

Enforce employee dress code within and on leaving the hospital

Promote staff wellbeing

Maintain customer satisfaction through building relationships with doctors, nursing employees and suppliers

**EDUCATION**

Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse

Diploma in Operating room science and equivalent qualification

Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislations

**WORK EXPERIENCE**

A minimum of 2-4 years Theatre experience

An intermediate level of computer proficiency

Experience in Theatre management

Experience in clinical leadership

Must have exposure in cardio thoracis, neurosurgery & Cath lab

**KNOWLEDGE**

Sound financial knowledge and the ability to interpret financial data