Professional Nurse - Theatre (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

Mediclinic International; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stellenbosch is seeking a Professional Nurse for a 12 month fixed-term contract in the theatre. The role involves delivering quality nursing care and ensuring patient safety by collaborating with a multi-professional team. Candidates are expected to have a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing. The position offers a chance to enhance your nursing skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing required.
• Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing Science desirable.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience in an operating theatre desirable.

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.
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles and process

Nursing processes and procedures

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

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing Science

Job description

Professional Nurse - Theatre (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

Closing date: 04/12/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nadine Lizelle Hearne
Reference number: 65377
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 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 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.

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