Registered Nurse

Shift Pursuit Pty; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm is excited to offer an opportunity for a Registered Nurse who is Theatre qualified in Gauteng. Responsibilities include providing perioperative care, assisting surgeons, and monitoring patient vital signs. Applicants must have a Post Basic Qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing and 2-3 years of experience. Join us in a dynamic surgical environment and contribute to patient safety and care.

Qualifications

• Post Basic Qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing is essential.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in the Theatre unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care in accordance with theatre standards.
• Prepare and maintain a sterile surgical environment.
• Assist surgeons during operations by anticipating needs.
• Monitor patients' vital signs pre-, intra-, and post-operatively.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in theatre techniques.

Skills

Perioperative nursing care

Sterile surgical environment

Patient safety

Monitoring vital signs

Infection control standards

Education

Post Basic Qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

SANC Registration

Job description

Introduction

Shift Pursuit is excited to announce that we have partnered with one of South Africa's leading hospitals in Benoni, Gauteng, offering an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse who is Theatre qualified.

Then apply today

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care in accordance with theatre standards.
• Prepare and maintain a sterile surgical environment, ensuring all instruments and equipment are sterilised and ready for procedures.
• Assist surgeons during operations by anticipating needs, handling instruments, and ensuring patient safety.
• Monitor patients' vital signs pre-, intra-, and post-operatively, ensuring effective recovery and continuity of care.
• Manage the safe handling and counting of swabs, needles, and instruments.
• Support anaesthetists during induction and recovery phases, including airway management and monitoring.
• Maintain accurate and complete perioperative documentation, including theatre registers and instrument checklists.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards throughout surgical procedures.
• Participate in theatre audits, stock control, and equipment maintenance.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and other team members to ensure seamless surgical workflow.
• Provide mentorship and orientation to new theatre staff and student nurses.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and training in theatre techniques and safety standards.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Post Basic Qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing (essential)
• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing
• SANC Registered
• Minimum 2-3 Years of experience in the Theatre unit.

Interested?