Professional Nurse - Cathlab

Mediclinic Heart Hospital; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Pretoria is seeking a qualified nurse to deliver safe and comprehensive peri-operative nursing care. You will collaborate with a multi-professional team, manage risks for patient safety, and maintain accurate records of nursing interventions. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience in an operating theatre, including Cath Lab exposure, along with a Bachelor's or Diploma in Nursing. This position prioritizes skill development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in an operating theatre environment, preferably with Cath Lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, comprehensive and quality peri-operative nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing and surgical interventions.
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Patient assessment skills

Nursing processes and procedures

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS)

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Risk identification

Education

Bachelors of Nursing

Diploma in Nursing leading to registration

Diploma in Operating Room Nursing

Certificate in Peri-operative Nursing Science

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Deliver safe, comprehensive and quality peri-operative nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team

Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety

Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing and surgical interventions

Create a learning environment that builds staff competence

Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Bachelors of Nursing or a Diploma in Nursing leading to registration

DESIRED EDUCATION: Diploma in Operating Room Nursing / Certificate in Peri-operative Nursing Science

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year’s experience in an operating theatre environment (preferably with Cath Lab experience)

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