Professional Nurse - Theatre Scrub

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Durbanville is seeking a qualified nurse to deliver safe, quality care in an operating theatre. The role requires comprehensive patient assessments and collaboration with multi-professional teams. Applicants must possess a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and at least 1 year of relevant experience. This permanent position offers an opportunity to create a positive patient experience in a leading healthcare institution.

Qualifications

• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience in an operating theatre is essential.
• 3 years post-graduate qualification experience in an operating theatre is desired.

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

Nursing record keeping

Patient assessment skills

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Basic life support trained

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing Science

Job description

Mediclinic Durbanville| Durbanville, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 15/05/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Thania Parker
Reference number: 59625
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: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience in an operating theatre.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: : 3 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.

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