Registered Nurse | Theatre Qualified | Main Theatre

LIFE Healthcare Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in South Africa is looking for a Registered Nurse Theatre Qualified. The role involves assisting the surgical team during procedures, managing theatre stock and ensuring patient care standards are met. Candidates must be registered with SANC and have at least 2 years of experience in Theatre. This position offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment with a strong focus on patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered at SANC as a Registered Nurse.
• Theatre experience is compulsory.
• Proven leadership experience in a senior position.
• Minimum 2 years of working in Theatre.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team during procedures.
• Manage theatre stock and equipment.
• Provide training to staff on theatre equipment.
• Ensure patient comfort during surgery.
• Participate in meetings with stakeholders.
• Control infection through proper waste disposal.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Empathy

Good planning and organizing skills

Time management skills

Problem-solving

Education

Post-basic OTNS qualification

Job description

Overview

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse Theatre Qualified, based at Life Entabeni Hospital, reporting to Theatre Manager. The successful candidate will assist the surgical team to perform surgical procedures on patients and to ensure that the patient receives optimal care in accordance with hospital and company objectives. Neuro and general surgery experience is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring accurate charging by managing theatre clocking time
• Ensuring consignment stock, equipment and prosthesis is charged according to policy
• Managing stock by participating in regular stock taking and controlling the consignment stock in accordance with the hospital (local) policy
• Ensuring the correct use of theatre equipment and instrumentation by educating and supervising staff on the correct utilization of the equipment
• Obtaining the correct information pre-operatively and visiting the patient post-operatively
• Ensuring that the patient is comfortable and assist the doctor during the surgical procedure
• Providing theatre specific training and assessing the competence of staff
• Assist the Unit Manager to correctly monitor the normal and overtime hours
• Ensure the theatre team works according to the scope of practice
• Give feedback to the unit manager in order to assess optimal performance
• Ensuring the use of personal protective clothing and complying with ISO requirements
• Ensuring the disposal of medical waste in order to effectively control infection
• Attend review and consultative 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

• Registered at SANC as a Registered Nurse with a post-basic OTNS qualification
• Theatre Experience is compulsory
• Proven leadership abilities and experience in a senior position is a prerequisite
• Must have worked in Theatre for at least 2 years
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Empathy and patience
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to make accurate decisions
• Resilience and stress tolerance
• Strong customer orientation

Competencies

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

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Closing date Tuesday, September 2, 2025

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

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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.