Enrolled Nursing Assistant (Theatre)

Medipath Healthcare Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A medical recruitment agency is seeking an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary to join a surgical team in Nelspruit, South Africa. The role focuses on providing essential patient care within the theatre, ensuring a safe environment, and assisting before, during, and after surgical procedures. Candidates must be registered with SANC and possess relevant nursing qualifications. Theatre experience is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary.
• Basic knowledge of operating theatre procedures and infection control principles.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a sterile organized operating area.
• Provide assistance to surgeons and nursing staff during procedures.
• Ensure patients' basic needs are met before and after surgical procedures.

Skills

Nurse Management

Patient Care

Hospital Experience

Management Experience

Leadership Experience

Education

Certificate in Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary

Job description

Introduction

As the leading medical recruitment agency in South Africa our client has an exciting opportunity for an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary (Theatre) based in Nelspruit South Africa. The Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary (Theatre) is responsible for providing basic patient care and support within the operating theatre ensuring a safe clean and efficient environment. This role assists the surgical team before during and after procedures by preparing equipment maintaining sterile conditions and attending to patients basic comfort needs. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse the Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary plays a vital role in promoting patient safety comfort and dignity throughout the perioperative process.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a Safe Theatre Environment : Assist in preparing and maintaining a sterile organised and hazard-free operating area.
• Support Surgical Teams : Provide efficient assistance to surgeons anaesthetists and nursing staff during theatre procedures.
• Promote Patient Comfort and Dignity : Ensure patients basic needs are met before and after surgical procedures.
• Adhere to Infection Control Standards : Follow strict infection prevention measures in all theatre activities.
• Maintain Equipment Readiness : Assist with the cleaning preparation and storage of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Continuous Professional Development : Keep knowledge and skills current through ongoing training and development.
• Patient Care and Support
• Theatre Preparation and Assistance
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Equipment and Instrument Care

Requirements

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary.
• Certificate in Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary.
• Theatre nursing experience or exposure will be an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of operating theatre procedures instruments and infection control principles.
• Current knowledge of health and safety regulations within a surgical environment.
• CPR / BLS (Basic Life Support) certification preferred.

Salary is market related

Location : Nelspruit

To apply please send your updated CV to

Please be advised that you will be contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment within 14 days should we wish to proceed with your application. Similarly if you are not contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment please accept your application as unsuccessful. Your CV will automatically be added to our database and we could be contacting you should a suitable position arise.

Key Skills

Nurse Management,Patient Care,Hospital Experience,Employee Evaluation,Acute Care,Healthcare Management,Management Experience,Primary Care Experience,Conflict Management,Nursing,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1