Registered Nurse | Theatre Qualified | CSSD Supervisor

LIFE Healthcare Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360 000 - 480 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cape Town is seeking a Registered Nurse Theatre Qualified CSSD Supervisor. This role involves assisting the surgical team during procedures, managing theatre equipment, and ensuring optimal patient care. Candidates should possess a General Nursing Degree, a Diploma in Operating Room Science, and at least 5 years of theatre experience. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work flexible hours are essential. Applicants can submit their CV via email.

Qualifications

• 5 years Theatre Experience required.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players.
• Computer proficiency would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team to perform procedures and ensure patient care.
• Educate and supervise staff on usage of CSSD equipment.
• Provide CSSD specific training and assess staff competence.
• Ensure compliance with ISO requirements for infection prevention.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analysis and judgement

Verbal & written communication

Engaging diversity

Organisational awareness

Education

General Nursing Degree / Diploma

Diploma in Operating Room Science

Job description

Registered Nurse | Theatre Qualified | CSSD Supervisor

Life Bay View Private Hospital – Registered Nurse | Theatre Qualified | CSSD Supervisor Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse Theatre Qualified CSSD Supervisor based at Life Bay View Private Hospital, reporting to the Theatre Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the surgical team to perform surgical procedures and to ensure that the patient receives optimal care in accordance with the company and hospital strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs

Ensuring effective financial management by

• Use of Formulary CSSD stock and effectively manage usage.
• Managing stock by participating in regular stock taking

Affecting the functioning of theatre equipment and instrumentation

• Ensuring the correct use of CSSD equipment and instrumentation by educating and supervising staff on the correct utilization of the equipment

Ensuring effective people management

• Providing CSSD specific training and assessing the competence of staff
• Assisting the Unit Manager to correctly monitor the normal and overtime hours
• Giving feedback to the unit manager to assess optimal performance

Effective Quality and Infection prevention management

• Ensuring the use of personal protective clothing and complying with ISO requirements
• Ensuring the disposal of medical waste to effectively control infection
• Adhering to sterility principles

Effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders

• Attend review and consultative forum meetings to maintain healthy relationships with internal stakeholders
• Maintain a healthy relationship with external stakeholders by reporting and escalating unresolved issues to the unit manager

Requirements

• General Nursing Degree / Diploma and registration with SANC
• Diploma in Operating Room Science
• Relevant experience and technical skill to meet the critical outputs
• 5 years Theatre Experience required
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players
• Computer proficiency would be an advantage
• Own transport essential
• Must be able to work flexible hours

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading my example
• Motivating and developing people

Contact and Application

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Thursday, December 18, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.