Professional Nurse - Theatre Scrub

Mediclinic Upington; Upington; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide safe and comprehensive nursing care. In this role, you will collaborate with a multi-professional team to ensure quality patient care and safety. Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate nursing records, facilitating a positive patient experience, and creating a learning environment for staff development. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the operating theatre, ensuring that all nursing interventions are performed with excellence and compassion. If you are passionate about nursing and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience in an operating theatre is essential.
• 3 years post-graduate qualification experience in an operating theatre is desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles and process

Nursing record keeping

Patient assessment skills

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Develop / modify a nursing care plan

Relevant nursing legislation

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team

Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety

Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment

Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions

Create a learning environment that builds staff competence

Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION : Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION : Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing Science

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : 1 year post-graduate qualification experience in an operating theatre.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE : : 3 year post-graduate qualification experience in an operating theatre.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Develop / modify a nursing care plan
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Risk identification