Main and Day Theatre Manager at Life Healthcare in Durban

Job Title:  Theatre Manager - Main and Day Theatre 
Function:     Management
Facility:     Life Entabeni Hospital, Durban


Introduction:    
A vacancy exists for a Theatre Manager to manage the Main and Day Theatre at Life Entabeni Hospital, situated in KZN. The position will report to the Nursing Manager, Anne Williamson. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating clinical practice and resources within the units to achieve the Company & Hospital strategic objectives of quality, growth and people.

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 a 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 Cost of sales and drive product management processes within unit together with relevant stakeholders.
Ensure staff are trained on the operation of equipment within the 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 communicate impact of industry challenges on the Nursing profession.

Requirements:    
Degree/Diploma in Nursing with approximately 5 years post basic and proven leadership and/or people management experience within healthcare (including clinical competence in area of specialization) Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing Science is essential
At least 5 years’ experience as a qualified theatre registered nurse
Current registration with South African Nursing Council
Basic understanding of labour legislation, financial and change management principles
Computer proficiency (MS office)
Driver’s license & own transport

Deadline Date: 14.02.2014
How to Apply:
      
Contact:    
Interested candidates who meet the requirements, are invited to apply by forwarding a comprehensive CV to the contact Person:

Nqobile Dlamini
CV’s to Fax: 086 6854 833
E-Mail: Entabeni.cv@lifehealthcare.co.za


Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any communication after 2 weeks of closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For office use only: Position Number/s: 50007304