Deputy Unit Manager - Theatre

SUMMARY:
A vacancy exists for a Deputy Unit Manager. Responsible for assisting in the Theatre Unit Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of an operating theatre, including managing staff, ensuring standards of patient care, maintaining equipment and coordinating procedures, while acting as the primary point of contact in the managers absence; essentially providing leadership and clinical expertise within the theatre.

POSITION INFO:
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the staff requirements of the Unit
• Conduct orientation and train new staff
• Evaluate staff performance
• Ability to implement and maintain standards
• Organization ability is key
• Cope well in stressful situations
• Adaptable and flexible
• Attention to detail
• Do after hours call
• Manage nursing standards and in-service training
• Maintain a professional image and character
• Disposition towards quality and excellent patient care
• Enforce health and safety regulations
• Accurate record keeping and management of stock

• Current registration with SANC
• Recognized Post Basic Qualification in Theatre Technique
• At least five (5) years relevant experience as a Scrub Nurse
• Proof of indemnity cover are pre-requisites
• A pleasant deposition and excellent communication skills
• Excellent leadership abilities
• Own transport is a necessity
• Knowledge and skill of Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Ophthalmology will be advantageous