Registered Nurse | Theatre Qualified | Orthopaedics scrub

LIFE Healthcare Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Pretoria seeks a Registered Nurse Theatre qualified in Orthopaedics. Responsibilities include assisting surgical teams, managing stock, and ensuring quality patient care. Required qualifications include a General Nursing Degree, SANC registration, and a Diploma in operating theatre techniques. Ideal for candidates with relevant experience in orthopaedics and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive environment offered, with ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in orthopaedics and technical skill to meet the critical outputs.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges, and role players would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team to perform surgical procedures.
• Manage stock and ensure effective financial management.
• Provide theatre specific training and assess the competence of staff.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal & written communication

Computer proficiency

Education

General Nursing Degree / Diploma

Registration with SANC

Diploma in operating theatre technique

Job description

Registered Nurse | Theatre Qualified | Orthopaedics scrub

Function Nursing Facility Life Groenkloof Hospital Position Registered Nurse | Theatre Qualified | Orthopaedics scrub Introduction

A vacancy exists for Registered Nurse Theatre, based at Life Groenkloof Hospital, reporting to the 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 company and hospital strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs

• Ensuring effective financial management by 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 of 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 utilisation of the equipment

Providing Quality patient care

• 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

Effective people management

• 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

Effective SHEQ management

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

Effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders

• Attend review and consultative form 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
• Registration with SANC
• Diploma in operating theatre technique
• Relevant experience in orthopaedics and technical skill to meet the critical outputs
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency would be an advantage

Competencies

• Problem‑solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Leading my example (Key for Managers)

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Closing date: Friday, November 21, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, 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.