Professional Nurse - Theatre (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

Medi Clinic; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in South Africa is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide safe and comprehensive nursing care. In this role, you will collaborate with multi-professional teams to deliver quality care and facilitate a positive patient experience. A degree in nursing is essential, and while no experience is required, one year in an operating theatre is preferred. This position offers opportunities to enhance your skills and promote patient safety through rigorous standards of care.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing required.
• Postgraduate certificate/diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing Science is desired.
• 1 year of post-graduate experience in an operating theatre is 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.
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence.
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles and process

Patient assessment skills

Nursing record keeping

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Develop/modify a nursing care plan

Relevant nursing legislation

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS)

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing Science

Job description

Mediclinic Stellenbosch| Stellenbosch | South Africa

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
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing record keeping
• 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

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.