Professional Nurse Specialised - Theatre Scrub

Mediclinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Constantiaberg in Cape Town is seeking a Professional Nurse specialized as a Theatre Scrub to deliver safe, quality nursing care within a fast-paced surgical unit.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, uphold infection control, and ensure accurate nursing documentation while maintaining patient safety and a positive experience in the perioperative environment.

Qualifications

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing
• DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area
• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
• DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Infection control

Pharmacology

Nursing science

Care planning

ACLS/PALS

Nursing processes

Education

General nursing degree/diploma

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/diploma

Job description

Professional Nurse Specialised - Theatre Scrub

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Mediclinic Constantiaberg| Plumstead, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 10/11/2026
Number of positions: 1
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

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: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: : 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.