Theatre Unit Manager

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent;
  
• Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support training is an added advantage.
  
• Have sound clinical knowledge base and excellent time management skills.
  
• Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership in Theatre operations.
  
• Proficiency in theatre procedures, infection control, and sterilization techniques.
  
• Ability to work under pressure in high-stress surgical environments.
  
• Effective communication and good inter-personal skills
  
• Strong organizational and co-ordination skills
  
• Positive, professional leader focused on ensuring quality patient care and a motivated nursing staff
  
• Strong commitment to developing the next generation of nursing talent & teamwork
  
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a friendly approach to work.
  

1. Clinical & Patient Care Performance

• Quality of Surgical Nursing Care – Ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality, and evidence-based perioperative care.
  
• Infection Control & Sterility Compliance – Adherence to infection control protocols, including proper sterilization of instruments and aseptic techniques.
  
• Patient Safety & Incident Management – Reduction of surgical complications, medication errors, and patient safety incidents.
  
• Postoperative Recovery Outcomes – Monitoring and improving patient recovery and minimizing postoperative complications.
  

2. Operational & Efficiency Indicators

• Theatre Utilization & Turnaround Time – Efficiency in scheduling surgeries, minimizing delays, and optimizing operating room use.
  
• Adherence to Surgery Schedules – Percentage of surgeries starting and ending on time without avoidable delays.
  
• Emergency Readiness & Response Time – The ability to mobilize teams and resources for emergency and trauma cases.
  
• Equipment & Resource Availability – Ensuring theatre supplies, medications, and equipment are readily available and well-maintained.
  

3. Staff Management & LeadershipStaff Competency & Training Compliance – Percentage of theatre nurses and staff who have completed required training and certifications.

• Team Morale & Retention – Staff engagement, satisfaction, and retention rates within the operating theatre.
  
• Performance & Adherence to Protocols – Ensuring nursing staff follow established perioperative procedures and best practices.
  
• Effective Delegation & Supervision – Monitoring and evaluating team performance, ensuring accountability.
  

4. Compliance & Risk Management

• Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation – Adherence to national health regulations and accreditation standards.
  
• Surgical Checklist Compliance – Consistent use of WHO Surgical Safety Checklists and other patient safety tools.
  
• Incident & Error Reporting – Ensuring proper reporting, documentation, and corrective action for any adverse events.
  
• Occupational Health & Safety Compliance – Ensuring the theatre environment is safe for both staff and patients.
  

5. Communication & Coordination

• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration – Effective coordination with surgeons, anesthetists, and allied health professionals.
  
• Patient & Family Communication – Ensuring preoperative and postoperative information is communicated clearly.
  
• Handover & Documentation Accuracy – Maintaining clear and accurate patient records, surgical logs, and handovers.
  

6. Budget & Resource Management

• Cost-Effectiveness in Theatre Operations – Managing budgets effectively while maintaining quality care.
  
• Minimization of Waste & Resource Optimization – Reducing unnecessary use of surgical supplies and optimizing inventory management.
  
• Equipment Maintenance & Procurement Efficiency – Ensuring timely servicing and replacement of surgical equipment.
  

7. Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Implementation of Best Practices & New Techniques – Keeping the theatre team updated on emerging surgical procedures and nursing innovations.
  
• Process Improvement Initiatives – Identifying and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and patient outcomes.