Professional Nurse - Theatre Scrub

Mediclinic Durbanville | Durbanville, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 15/05/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Thania Parker
Reference number: 59625
Permanent

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

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.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing.

DESIRED EDUCATION: Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing Science.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience in an operating theatre.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 3 years post-graduate qualification experience in an operating theatre.

• 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.