Theatre Manager

Function

Nursing

Facility

Life Kingsbury Hospital

Position

Theatre Manager

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Theatre Manager, based at Life Kingsbury Hospital, Cape Town, reporting to Thabiso Moleko, Nurse Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and coordinating the theatre complex in line with clinical protocols and Company & hospital strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs

Conduct effective stock management by

• Reviewing and maintaining the relevant inventory control reports and stock levels

Ensuring effective product management by

• Managing the implementation of formulary changes, accelerated product conversions and RSRT improvement initiatives
• Communicate to theatre staff and doctors to comply with formulary products
• Limit supplier access into theatre by ensuring the supplier representative procedure is adhered to

Ensuring effective theatre utilization by

• Effectively allocating theatre time to doctors
• Minimize overtime hours by updating shift schedules and arranging call lists

Providing effective people management by

• Demonstrating visible leadership skill by sponsoring initiatives and projects and ensure change is supported
• Develop a resourcing plan with the nursing team to ensure quality staff are recruited
• Provide direction and inspire positive work behaviour in theatre
• Develop learning opportunities for staff in order to ensure all staff members have a complete and relevant IDP in line with career aspirations and succession planning practices
• Manage performance and productivity by conducting JPM’s and rewarding top performers
• Ensure transactional processing in relation to employee compensation and benefits is complete
• Ensure productive working relationships are supported by sound employee relations and compliance with minimum IR issues
• Manage employee wellness by implementing strategies that ensures a fair work-life balance

Providing effective doctor relationships by

• Taking note of doctors requirements and addressing doctor’s complaints/request timeously

Producing effective quality systems management by

• Ensuring continuous improvement in patient safety
• Ensuring compliance to ISO measurements by the identification and closure of non-conformances

Conducting operations, clinical and risk management by

• Participating in consultative forum and management meetings
• Providing input in the budgeting and Capex meetings

Requirements

• Must be Theatre Qualified
• A Post Basic Theatre qualification/Diploma
• Cardiothorasic and Cath lab experience advantageous
• Current registration with SANC as a professional nurse
• 5-8 years Relevant theatre experience in a managerial capacity
• A relevant management qualification will be an advantage
• Strong leadership skills, sound communication and inter-personal skills
• The ability to work under pressure and assume responsibility for managing personal outputs
• Computer proficiency
• Driver’s license and the ability to travel

Competencies

• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication
• Influencing
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Resilience
• Drive & energy and Organisational awareness
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Team player, very energetic, well organized and
• Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment

Contact

Chwayita Mpangele

Tel

021 670 4312

Email

chwayita.mpangele@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date

Wednesday, March 12, 2025