Professional Nurse - Theatre Scrub

Medi Clinic; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to join their team. This role is centered around delivering safe and comprehensive nursing care, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with a multi-professional team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in nursing, a passion for patient care, and the ability to create a positive environment for both patients and staff. If you are eager to contribute to a dynamic healthcare setting and enhance your skills in a supportive atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year post-graduate experience in an operating theatre is essential.
• Degree in General Nursing required; postgraduate qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care with a multi-professional team.
• Manage risks to ensure patient safety and create a positive experience.
• Maintain accurate nursing records and facilitate staff competence.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles

Nursing record keeping

Patient assessment skills

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Develop/modify nursing care plan

Relevant nursing legislation

Basic life support training (ACLS; ATLS; PALS)

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

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

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 3 years 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.