Registered Nurse Theatre/Scrub (Trained)

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd in Johannesburg is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Theatre – Trained (Scrubs) role. The incumbent will promote quality patient care, supervise team members, and collaborate with Doctors and multidisciplinary staff within a theatre unit.

Required qualifications include a Diploma in General Nursing, Operating Theatre certification, current SANC registration, and BLS. ACLS/PALS/ATLS are advantageous. Prior theatre nurse experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma in General Nursing required.
• Operating Theatre certification required.
• Current SANC registration mandatory.
• BLS qualification required.
• ACLS / PALS / ATLS credentials add value.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties in accordance with SANC, DOH and National Core standards.
• Supervise, organise, lead and monitor quality of care for self and team.
• Actively participate in internal and external auditing processes (DOH, National Core Standards, SHERQ, SANC, Risk).
• Document and maintain accurate patient medication records and conduct ward rounds with Doctors and other Practitioners.
• Monitor nursing activities to ensure compliance with protocols, safety, and Group Nursing policies.

Education

Diploma in General Nursing

Diploma / certificate in Operating Theatre

Current Registration with the South African Nursing Council

BLS Qualification

ACLS / PALS / ATLS

Job description

Requirements

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

Location: Dr. G.M. Pitje Day Hospital (Johannesburg).

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.