A vacancy exists for a Unit Manager - Specialised Qualified - based at Life Westville Hospital, reporting to the Theatre Manager. The successful candidate will manage, and co-ordinate evidence based clinical practices and resources efficiently by engaging and empowering staff within the unit to achieve the company's strategic objectives of Growth, Efficiency, Quality and Sustainability.

Critical Outputs

Effective clinical leadership

Lead the implementation of the nursing care plan and co-ordinate and facilitate the delivery of the correct treatment plan within the correct MDT program in order to achieve clinical outcomes.
Function as clinical expert in achieving patient outcomes.
Ensure competence of staff and students, determine and drive criteria for effective professional socialization, create an environment conducive to learning and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders.
Promote customer satisfaction within unit, address customer complaints, conduct quality care rounds and clinical practice audits to monitor care levels and report accordingly.
Implement national quality initiatives within unit with the focus on improved clinical outcomes and report accordingly.
Identify clinical and safety risks and trends in all of the above, implement corrective action where necessary and monitor on an ongoing basis.
Initiate and drive unit specific best operating practice, communicate these for wider implementation and participate in hospital specific marketing initiatives.

Effective leadership and people management

Demonstrate visible leadership in respect of LHC values, operating model, Nursing strategy and image of the profession, actively sponsor LHC initiatives and projects to ensure continued and improved productivity.
Drive and manage all people related processes within unit.

Effective financial management (including equipment)

Participate in business planning and budgeting processes and manage nursing costs according to budget.
Manage stock utilization and drive product management processes within unit together with relevant stakeholders.
Ensure staff are trained in the operation of equipment within unit and together with relevant stakeholders ensure equipment is in working order to provide a safe patient environment.

Effective relationships with internal & external stakeholders

Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. HOD's, Enabling functions, patients, family members, service providers etc.) through ongoing communication and feedback.
Build and maintain productive relationships with doctors by agreeing professional code of conduct, driving and monitoring effective communication regarding positive patient outcomes, functioning as an advocate for LHC and communicating the impact of the industry challenges on the nursing profession.

Requirements

Matric
Registered Nurse Theatre Qualified is essential
Postgraduate Clinical, Education, and/or Management qualification will be advantageous
Previous experience in managing theatre would be highly advantageous
A degree in Management would be an advantage
Flexibility relating to working hours
Effective leadership skills include highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
Ability to work under pressure and attention to detail
Updated knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial relations, standards, codes, ethics, and competency standards.
Demonstrated ability to foster a workplace environment that develops staff potential.
Current registration with SANC.
Computer proficiency
Driver's license and ability to travel

Competencies

Deadline:10th November,2026

Unit Manager | Main Theatre

Key skills