Professional Nurse - Theatre Scrub

Medi Clinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to provide safe and quality care. In this role, you will collaborate with a multi-professional team to ensure patient safety and satisfaction while maintaining comprehensive nursing records. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment, focusing on infection control, patient assessment, and nursing processes. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and eager to grow your nursing expertise, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in General Nursing is essential for this role.
• Postgraduate qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing is desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Create a positive patient experience and maintain accurate records.

Skills

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)

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing Science

Job description

| Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 08/05/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Thania Parker
Reference number: 58787
Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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 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.

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.