Vacancies

CSSD Manager

Function
Nursing
Facility
Life Eugene Marais Hospital
Position
CSSD Manager
Introduction

Life Eugene Marais Hospital is seeking a qualified and skilled Registered Nurse – Theatre Qualified to manage our CSSD Department. As a key member of our perioperative services department, you will oversee the daily operations of the CSSD and ensure the efficient and effective processing of surgical instruments and supplies.

Critical Outputs
  • Lead and supervise CSSD staff to ensure quality and productivity standards are met.
  • Coordinate daily operations, including workflow, inventory management and supply chain logistics
  • Implement and maintain infection control and sterilization protocols
  • Conduct quality control checks on sterilized equipment and supplies
  • Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure timely delivery of instruments and supplies
  • Develop and maintain policies and procedures for CSSD operations
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and risk management activities
  • Maintain accurate records and reports
  • Effective Sheq management by Ensuring the use of personal protective clothing and complying with ISO requirements
  • Ensuring the disposal of medical waste in order to effectively control infection
  • Effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders
  • Attend review and consultative form meetings to maintain healthy relationships  
  • Maintain a healthy relationship with external stakeholders by reporting and escalating unresolved issues to the unit manager
Requirements
  • Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
  • Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing
  • A Theatres Qualification is a necessity
  • Relevant RN experience of 5-10 years
  • Nursing Experience in Nursing
  • Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body
  • Relevant experience and technical skill to meet the critical outputs
  • Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
Competencies
  • Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
  • Resilience
  • Engaging diversity
  • Verbal & written communication and presentation
  • Influencing
  • Building relationships
  • Customer responsiveness
  • Organisational awareness
  • Drive & energy
  • Excellence orientation
  • Ethical behaviour
Email
Zaanri.Keys@lifehealthcare.co.za
Closing date
Saturday, November 30, 2024

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.


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