Professional Nurse - Theatre Scrub

Cape Town; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking a qualified Nurse to deliver safe and comprehensive nursing care. The role involves collaborating with a multi-professional team, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining high standards of care. Ideal candidates should possess a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing, with a postgraduate qualification being advantageous. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• Postgraduate qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing is desired.
• 1 year experience in an operating theatre is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality 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 interventions.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles and process

Nursing processes and procedures

Basic life support trained

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing Science

Job description

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
2. Identify, prevent, and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
3. Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment.
4. Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.
5. Create a learning environment that builds staff competence.
6. 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)