Enrolled Nurse - Theatre - Somerset West

Stethoscope SA; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Stethoscope SA in the Western Cape seeks an Enrolled Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision of doctors and surgeons in the theatre setting.

You will assist with theatre preparation, stock control, aseptic technique, and patient safety, with Post-Op nursing experience and SANC registration preferred; Excel skills advantageous and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Must be an enrolled nurse with SANC registration.
• Must have good communication and teamwork.
• Experience in theatre/operating room preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the theatre and stock replenishment for procedures.
• Assist the doctor during operations and maintain sterility.
• Maintain aseptic technique when handling packs and consumables.
• Contribute to patient care plans and ensure patient safety.
• Communicate changes in patient status with health care practitioners.

Skills

SANC registered Enrolled Nurse

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Education

Grade 12 / NQF 4

Enrolled Nurse qualification

Current SANC registration

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Enrolled Nurse will be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients and will function under the direct and/ or indirect supervision of the Doctor whose practice the role is in.

The Enrolled Nurse will be responsible for assessment and care as well as the needs of patients and will be responsible for assisting Doctor during operations and keeping the operating room sterile.

Further Role Breakdown :

• Practice patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.
• Be active in preparing the theatre, and replenishment of stock, consignment and instrument replenishment of the operating room allocated to for a procedure list.
• Contributes to the holistic care of patients.
• Maintain the principals of aseptic technique when opening packs and consumables.
• To help control patient and hospital costs through the correct, safe and economical use of supplies and equipment.
• Handle equipment, instruments, stock and medication safely and competently.
• Effective risk prevention and management when assisting with the positioning of the patient or transfer of the patient to and from the operating table
• Effective communication with patients regarding their care.
• To assist the anaesthetist during induction of anaesthesia
• Executes all procedures according to hospital standards.
• Ensure that all patients have an appropriate nursing care plan.
• Communicate with Health Care Practitioners regarding any change in health status.
• Compliance with documentation policy.
• Record and sign specimen registers
• Ongoing audit of health records to ensure compliance
• Ensures all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately.
• Maintains a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Maintains a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act.
• To take responsibility for own nursing actions and professional conduct.
• Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Projects a positive professional image.
• Promotes and maintains good working and interpersonal relationships with management, colleagues and doctors.
• Assist Doctor in theatre

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
• Enrolled Nurse qualification.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Minimum of 5 years as an enrolled nurse assistant.
• Post-Op nursing experience is essential
• Floor nurse and Anaesthetic experience essential.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and patient safety.
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Prevention.
• To demonstrate an understanding of the surgical procedure by anticipating the needs of the multi-disciplinary team members
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Great verbal & written communication and presentation
• Customer responsiveness
• Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business hours.
• Self Starter, someone who can think outside the box
• Proficient in Excel would be advantageous
• Ability to work independently and pro actively
• Solution based mind
• Assist Doctor in theatre
• Problem Solver
• Self Starter

• Competitive Salary