Professional Nurse - Theatre Scrub 58655

Mediclinic Group; Upington; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated and skilled nursing professional to deliver safe and quality nursing care. This role involves working collaboratively with a multiprofessional team to ensure patient safety and provide a positive experience for patients. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records of nursing interventions and creating a supportive learning environment for staff. Candidates should possess a Degree or Diploma in General Nursing and a minimum of one year of postgraduate experience in an operating theatre. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while advancing your nursing career.

Qualifications

• 1 year postgraduate qualification experience in an operating theatre required.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Operating Theatre Nursing Science is desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multiprofessional team.
• Identify, prevent, and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment.

Skills

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)

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing Science

Job description

Mediclinic Upington Upington South Africa

Number of positions : 1

Reference number : 58655

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

1. Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multiprofessional 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 postgraduate qualification experience in an operating theatre.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 3 years postgraduate 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).

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.