Unit Manager Theatre

Mediclinic Cape Town | Cape Town | South Africa Closing date: 25/09/2024 Number of positions: 1 Recruiter name: Helena Padayachee Reference number: 53957 Workplace Type: On-site Permanent MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To lead a quality and safe patient care experience that meets the set clinical standards through the optimal management of human and organisational resources within a structured unit. KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Ensure safe patient care by meeting set clinical quality standards according to company policies and procedures. Manage and mitigate clinical risks in the unit. Lead and manage the staff in the unit. Manage the unit's operational and capital expenses according to financial and budget guidelines and ensure optimal utilisation of resources. Manage and actively contribute to a positive patient experience in the hospital. Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes. Manage key stakeholder relations. REQUIRED EDUCATION ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: 3 or 4-year Diploma or 4 year Degree in Nursing; Postgraduate qualification in the unit's specialist area (if relevant). DESIRED EDUCATION: Nursing education qualification; Nursing management qualification. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: At least 5 years professional nursing experience in a hospital; 2-3 years leadership experience in a hospital. DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Infection Prevention and Control; Clinical Facilitation. REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Auditing and accreditation processes. Clinical risk management. Computer literate (Microsoft Office). Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies. Financial management. Healthcare industry knowledge. Human resource processes including employee relations. Infection prevention and control. Management of staff productivity. Nursing functional knowledge. Patient complaint management. Relevant nursing legislation. All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
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