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Unit Manager Operating Theatre

MSP Staffing Pty


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Unit Manager to lead a busy Operating Theatre. This opportunity is ideal for a theatre-trained nursing professional with strong clinical expertise leadership skills and a passion for delivering safe high-quality perioperative care while ensuring the efficient management of the unit.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the daily clinical and operational management of the Operating Theatre
  • Lead mentor and support the theatre nursing team to maintain high standards of patient care
  • Coordinate theatre schedules staffing and resource allocation
  • Ensure compliance with infection prevention clinical governance and theatre protocols
  • Monitor stock equipment and consumables to ensure operational efficiency
  • Collaborate with surgeons anaesthetists and the multidisciplinary team to optimise theatre performance
  • Promote continuous quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Minimum Requirements:

  • Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
  • Degree or Diploma in Nursing
  • Postgraduate qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing
  • Previous Operating Theatre experience
  • Previous Shift Leading or Unit Management experience
  • Strong leadership organisational and communication skills

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Required Experience:

Manager