Job Description
Requirements:
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Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
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Post Basic Diploma in Operating Theatre Techniques
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5 years Operational Experience in a Theatre Unit
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Scrub experience in Cardiothoracic Neurosurgery and or Ophthalmology will be advantageous
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Previous experience in a management position will be advantageous
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Knowledge of the legislative and Occupational Health and Safety requirements
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Valid Driver’s licence and ability to travel
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Afterhours availability – own transport
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Work flextime
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Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills
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The skill to manage nursing standards and in-service training
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Maintain a professional image and character
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Build sound working relationships with multidisciplinary team
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Accurate record keeping and the management of stock
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Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects
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Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
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Knowledge of the Kronos System
Key Outputs:
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Be operational as well as manage the administrative duties
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Manage the Theatre Department
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Liaise and communicate with Surgeons
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Management of staff
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Ensure adherence to policies and procedures at all times
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Manage staff according to the Basic Conditions of Employment and the Disciplinary Code, staff planning
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and Recruitment and Selection of staff
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Manage the day to day problem solving.
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Stock and equipment management including ordering of stock and equipment
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Accurate billing of stock utilised
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Training and development of Theatre staff
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After hours cover as per a roster
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Conduct regular inspections
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Maintain infection control strategies and procedures of the hospital
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Maintain health and safety principles
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Maintain and apply the required discipline
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Evaluation, intervention and resolution of patient complaints and queries
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Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports
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Manage ad hoc projects as and when required
