South Africa: Hospital Theatre Unit Manager posted by Greys Recruitment

Role Summary

The Unit Manager (Theatre) is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality nursing care within the theatre complex by ensuring compliance with professional, ethical, and legislative standards. The role ensures effective service delivery through leadership of a multidisciplinary team, while driving continuous improvement, capacity building, mentoring, and staff development.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage quality nursing care within the theatre unit
• Ensure compliance with professional, ethical, and legal healthcare standards
• Monitor and evaluate nursing care and service delivery outcomes
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary quality assurance initiatives
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to nursing and support staff
• Manage and optimise staff capacity and operational efficiency
• Ensure effective use of resources and sound financial management
• Promote patient-centred care aligned to Netcare values and service standards
• Support digital, data-driven, and patient engagement initiatives

Inherent Requirements

• Diploma in General Nursing (NQF Level 6) or B Cur Degree (NQF Level 7)
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse
• Diploma in Operating Room Science or equivalent qualification (essential)
• Management qualification (advantageous)
• 4–6 years’ experience in an Operating Theatre environment
• 2–3 years’ managerial experience in a multi-disciplinary theatre complex
• Compliance with SANC code of conduct and relevant healthcare legislation
• Intermediate computer literacy
• Sound financial knowledge and ability to interpret financial data

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent clinical governance and quality assurance knowledge
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional excellence

The incumbent is expected to uphold core value of care and demonstrate the following behaviours:

• Always greet everyone with respect
• Wear a name badge to show identity
• Maintain professional grooming and dignity
• Practice proper hand hygiene
• Seek patient consent with compassion
• Express appreciation by saying thank you
• Embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging