94 Theatre jobs in South Africa

Theatre ManagerLocation : GqeberhaType : Permanent | Healthcare LeadershipLead the theatre.

Drive clinical excellence.This is a pivotal clinical leadership role for a qualified Theatre Nurse with strong people management experience.

If you're confident managing teams, ensuring operational efficiency, and delivering high-quality patient outcomes in a theatre setting, this is your opportunity to lead with impact.About the RoleYou'll oversee the daily operations of a high-performing theatre unit within a respected healthcare facility.

From clinical governance and staff leadership to compliance and change management, your role is central to ensuring optimal theatre performance and patient care.What You'll DoLead a multidisciplinary theatre team to deliver safe and effective surgical careEnsure clinical competence across the unit in line with best practice and regulatory standardsManage theatre schedules, staffing, and resources for efficiency and patient safetySupport continuous improvement, training, and mentorship of staffCollaborate with medical and nursing teams across departmentsMaintain compliance with healthcare regulations and labour legislationParticipate in operational planning, budgeting, and performance reportingWhat You BringDegree / Diploma in Nursing with a Theatre Nursing Science qualification (essential)Minimum 5 years' post-basic experience in theatre nursingProven leadership and team management experience in a healthcare settingSANC registration (current)Basic knowledge of labour legislation, financial principles, and change managementComputer proficiency (MS Office)Driver's license and own transportPostgraduate qualification in Management or Nursing Education (advantageous)What Success Looks LikeA clinically competent, cohesive, and high-performing theatre teamEfficient scheduling and resource managementSafe patient care aligned to clinical standards and compliance frameworksA strong culture of mentorship, accountability, and innovation

Theatre Manager
Location: Gqeberha
Type: Permanent | Healthcare Leadership

Lead the theatre. Drive clinical excellence.
This is a pivotal clinical leadership role for a qualified Theatre Nurse with strong people management experience. If you’re confident managing teams, ensuring operational efficiency, and delivering high-quality patient outcomes in a theatre setting, this is your opportunity to lead with impact.

About the Role
You’ll oversee the daily operations of a high-performing theatre unit within a respected healthcare facility. From clinical governance and staff leadership to compliance and change management, your role is central to ensuring optimal theatre performance and patient care.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a multidisciplinary theatre team to deliver safe and effective surgical care

• Ensure clinical competence across the unit in line with best practice and regulatory standards

• Manage theatre schedules, staffing, and resources for efficiency and patient safety

• Support continuous improvement, training, and mentorship of staff

• Collaborate with medical and nursing teams across departments

• Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and labour legislation

• Participate in operational planning, budgeting, and performance reporting

What You Bring

• Degree/Diploma in Nursing with a Theatre Nursing Science qualification (essential)

• Minimum 5 years’ post-basic experience in theatre nursing

• Proven leadership and team management experience in a healthcare setting

• SANC registration (current)

• Basic knowledge of labour legislation, financial principles, and change management

• Computer proficiency (MS Office)

• Driver’s license and own transport

• Postgraduate qualification in Management or Nursing Education (advantageous)

What Success Looks Like

• A clinically competent, cohesive, and high-performing theatre team

• Efficient scheduling and resource management

• Safe patient care aligned to clinical standards and compliance frameworks

• A strong culture of mentorship, accountability, and innovation

A vacancy exists for a Theatre Manager to manage the theatre complex at Life St George’s Hospital in Gqeberha. The position will report to the Senior Nurse Manager, Yvonne Rajcoomar . The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating clinical practice and resources within the units to achieve the Company & Hospital strategic objectives of quality, growth and people.

Function Nursing Facility Life St George's Hospital Position Theatre Manager Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Theatre Manager to manage the theatre complex at Life St George’s Hospital in Gqeberha. The position will report to the Senior Nurse Manager, Yvonne Rajcoomar . The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating clinical practice and resources within the units to achieve the Company & Hospital strategic objectives of quality, growth and people.

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 all 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.

• 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
• A post graduate qualification in Management and Nursing Education would prove advantageous.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a qual ified theatre registered nurse
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council
• Basic understanding of labour legislation, financial and change management principles.
• Computer proficiency (MS office)

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager.External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

Overview

Our client in the healthcare industry is seeking a Theatre Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate the theatre complex in line with critical protocols and the company's strategic objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric
• Post-basic theatre qualification or diploma
• Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse
• 5+ years of relevant theatre experience in a managerial capacity
• A relevant management qualification is an advantage
• Effective clinical leadership skills
• Computer literacy

Job Responsibilities

• Manage stock effectively by reviewing inventory control reports and maintaining stock levels
• Implement formulary changes, product conversions, and improvement initiatives
• Communicate with theatre staff and doctors to ensure formulary compliance
• Restrict supplier access into theatre, ensuring procedures are followed
• Optimize theatre utilization through effective scheduling
• Reduce overtime by updating shift schedules and call lists
• Provide strong leadership and support change initiatives
• Develop staffing plans with the nursing team to recruit qualified staff
• Inspire positive work behavior and provide direction in theatre
• Create learning opportunities aligned with staff career goals and succession planning
• Manage performance through regular reviews and reward top performers
• Ensure accurate processing of employee compensation and benefits
• Maintain sound employee relations and compliance with IR policies
• Promote employee wellness and work-life balance
• Build effective relationships with doctors, addressing their needs promptly
• Ensure quality systems are maintained, focusing on patient safety and ISO compliance
• Participate in clinical, operational, and risk management meetings
• Contribute to budgeting and Capex planning

Key Competencies / Skills

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment
• Resilience
• Diversity engagement
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
• Influencing skills
• Orientation towards excellence
• Action-oriented approach
• Relationship building
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing staff

Mediclinic Sandton | Sandton | South Africa

Closing date: 17/07

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Danenthree Moodley

Reference number:

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Permanent

Please note: If you are an internal employee on a fixed-term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

To lead and direct the Operating Theatre Unit's optimisation through process analysis and re-engineering.

This includes facilitating process enhancement and change to maximize revenue, efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Manage the operational efficiencies of the Operating Theatre Unit
• Manage and mitigate operational risks within the Operating Theatre Unit for all theatre users
• Ensure alignment of Operating Theatre operations with the hospital's strategic objectives
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal/external audits
• Manage key stakeholder relations

• Degree or Diploma (essential)
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Healthcare Management, or related field (desired)

• 4 to 8 years of related experience (essential)
• Proven experience in operational or business management, preferably in healthcare (desired)

• Budgeting and financial management
• Risk management
• Healthcare industry knowledge
• Ethical and surgical product knowledge
• Pharmacy stock management
• Asset management
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Stakeholder engagement and management
• Strategy development
• Quality planning, improvement, and assurance methodologies
• Digital literacy and technological aptitude

All applicants will be considered, with preference given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, including internal applicants/employees meeting the minimum requirements.

Note: If you are an internal employee on a fixed-term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse - Theatre at Life Cosmos Hospital in Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will report to Clara Vickory, Theatre Matron, and will be responsible for assisting the surgical team during procedures and ensuring optimal patient care in line with hospital objectives.

1. Financial Management: Manage theatre clocking, stock, and equipment charges according to policy.
2. Equipment Management: Educate and supervise staff on the correct use of theatre equipment and instrumentation.
3. Patient Care: Obtain pre-operative information, monitor post-operative recovery, and assist during surgeries.
4. People Management: Provide training, assess staff competence, monitor working hours, and ensure scope of practice adherence.
5. SHEQ Management: Ensure use of protective clothing and proper waste disposal to control infection.
6. Stakeholder Relations: Maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships through meetings and reporting.

• General Nursing Degree/Diploma
• Registration with SANC
• Specialty diploma (advantage)
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience and technical skills
• Understanding of private healthcare industry (advantage)
• Computer proficiency (advantage)

• Problem-solving, analysis, judgment
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Communication and presentation skills
• Influencing skills
• Drive and energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Relationship building
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness

Interested candidates should email their applications to before Friday, July 11, 2025 . Internal applicants are advised to discuss their application with their line manager prior to applying. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To promote and deliver quality patient care and wellness in accordance with industry standards and to execute Nursing duties within the standards, procedures and protocols set down by the South African Nursing Council and Scope of Practice.

The incumbent will collaborate with Doctors and multi-disciplinary team members in providing holistic support to patients and their family and loved ones whilst supervising allocated team members and providing high standards of care and support during each phase of patients' theatre care.

Requirements :

Diploma in Theatre Nursing Science advantageous.

Registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Registered Nurse.

BLS certification.

Post-registration experience preferred.

3+ years' experience in Theatre.

Previous experience in a private hospital environment advantageous.

Computer proficiency.

Key Performance Areas :

Perform all duties in accordance with South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards.

Adhere to the principles and standards of Patient Advocacy according to SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibilities Charter, National Millennium Development goals and responsibility of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Supervise, organize, lead and control work for self and team to ensure efficient completion of tasks.

Devise a working knowledge of, and understand the Nursing Strategy, in order to contribute towards unit goals.

Quality, Risk, Emergency Preparedness :

Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards, and making recommendations according to the hospital's requirements of best and safe practices and unit specific protocols and procedures.

Actively participate in internal and external auditing processes, for example DOH, National Core Standards, SHERQ, SANC and Risk Audits.

Document patient care services by accurately charting inpatient and department records including updating care plans as patient needs changes.

Maintain accurate files and records of patient medication, incidents and complaints and steps taken to resolve patient problems or prevent incidents from recurring.

Conduct structured ward rounds including accompanying Doctors and other Medical Practitioners for creating and evaluating customized care plans including implementing Doctors instructions and prescriptions.

Monitor activities of nurses to ensure compliance with protocols, security, safety of patient environment, Group Nursing policies and procedures, SANC requirements and act on findings through regular ward rounds.

Assist in reducing healthcare associated infections in the unit by applying appropriate infection prevention practices.

Ensure all patients clinical care risk assessments for theatre preparation is implemented and recorded.

Ensure that all theatre preparation pre-and post-operative is conducted timeously.

Patient Advocacy, Customer / Doctor Relationships;

Build mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Drive a positive patient (customer) experience by putting patients first and deliver holistic customer oriented service.

Collaborate with Unit Managers in identifying and implementing actions to improve service quality and problem resolution.

Report, investigate and discuss all negative and positive comments regarding the unit and act on findings, where necessary.

Establish a harmonious and compassionate environment that promotes the patients' mental and physical health and provide the required support to family and friends.

Maintain cooperative relationships among healthcare teams e.g.

multidisciplinary team to improve patient care standards, information communication and participating in team problem solving.

Keep patients informed about the Group's complaints procedure and "The Voice" patient experience platform and guide patients in terms of how the survey can be completed.

Finance :

Utilize supplies and equipment in an economical manner reducing wastage whilst maintaining overall control.

Utilize and maintain sufficient inventory levels (i.e.

stock levels) to accomplish job and results whilst ensuring minimal wastage.

Ensure correct usage, cleaning and storage of equipment and report equipment that requires repair and maintenance.

Drive a culture of efficiency amongst team members by consistently reinforcing opportunities to prevent wastage and reduce costs.

Support the Nursing Services Manager and Unit Managers in controlling budget expenditure, by ensuring nursing resource spend is in line with budget, patient care and actual activities.

Staffing, HR Policy and Procedure :

Be an ambassador for quality patient care by living the company values and upholding the company image.

Take responsibility for CPD to enhance professional and technical knowledge and skills e.g.

through attendance of educational workshops, rotating to other units to gain broader exposure, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies and the like.

Ensure performance contracting process is completed timeously and that outputs are delivered according to performance standards.

Promote the Group's brand and market nursing services by responding timeously to patient needs, projecting a professional image by adhering to the dress code, resolving patient problems and providing personal patient care.

Supervise team members and motivate them to perform to agreed standards, as well as to ensure compliance to Group's HR policies and procedures.

Train and mentor staff to improve overall quality of care.

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Mediclinic Constantiaberg | Plumstead, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 03/06/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nontombi Ncediwe
Reference number: 60842
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

To deliver safe, quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team

Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety

Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment

Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions

Participate in creating a learning environment that builds staff competence

Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Enrolled Nurse Certificate

DESIRED EDUCATION: For specialised wards, CPD courses in specific speciality area

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

• Basic life support trained
• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Nursing processes and procedures

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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• Perform all duties in accordance with South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards
• Supervise, organize, lead and control work for self and team to ensure efficient completion of tasks
• Devise a working knowledge of, and understand the Nursing Strategy, in order to contribute towards unit goals
• Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards, and making recommendations according to the hospitals requirements of best and safe practices and unit specific protocols and procedures
• Actively participate in internal and external auditing processes, for example DOH, National Core Standards, SHERQ, SANC and Risk Audits
• Document patient care services by accurately charting inpatient and department records including updating care plans as patient needs changes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Nursing degree/Diploma in General Nursing
• Registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Diploma in Theatre Nursing Science advantageous
• BLS certification
• Post-registration experience preferred
• 3+ years' experience in Theatre
• Previous experience in a private hospital environment advantageous
• Computer proficiency