Registered Nurse Theatre/Scrub

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Theatre unit. The role involves promoting quality patient care, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and supervising nursing staff. Candidates must have a Diploma in General Nursing and current registration with the South African Nursing Council. The position emphasizes adherence to healthcare standards and patient advocacy, offering an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient wellness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Theatre Nurse.
• ACLS / PALS / ATLS is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Promote and deliver quality patient care following industry standards.
• Collaborate with Doctors and multi-disciplinary teams in patient support.
• Supervise the allocated team members in the specialized unit.
• Document and maintain accurate patient medication files and conduct ward rounds.

Skills

Theatre nursing

Patient care

Leadership

Team supervision

Education

Diploma in General Nursing

Diploma / certificate in Operating Theatre

Current Registration with South African Nursing Council

BLS Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse: Theatre – Trained (Scrubs)

Location: Clinix Botshelong-Empilweni Private Hospital (Vosloorus)

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse will promote and deliver quality patient care and wellness in accordance with industry standards and to execute Nursing duties within the standards, procedures and protocols set down by the South African Nursing Council and Scope of Practice. The incumbent will collaborate with Doctors, multi-disciplinary team members and the community in providing holistic support to patients and their family and loved ones whilst supervising allocated team members, within a specialized unit.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in General Nursing.
• Diploma / certificate in Operating Theatre
• Current Registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• BLS Qualification.

Minimum Experience

• Proven experience as Theatre Nurse.

Added Advantage

• ACLS / PALS / ATLS

DELIVERABLES

• Perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core standards.
• Adhere to the principles and standards of patient advocacy according to the SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter, Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter, National Millennium Development goals and the responsibility of continuous professional development (CPD).
• Supervise, organise, lead and control quality of care work for self and team adhering to therapeutic standards and goals.
• Actively participate in internal and external auditing processes, for example DOH, National Core Standards, SHERQ, SANC and Risk Audits.
• Document and maintain accurate files and records of patient medication and conduct ward rounds including accompanying Doctors and other Medical Practitioners for creating and evaluating customized care plans including implementing.
• Monitor activities of nurses to ensure compliance with protocols, security, safety of patient environment, Group Nursing policies and procedures, SANC requirements on findings through regular unit rounds.