Registered Nurse - Theatre - Winelands

Stethoscope SA; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Stethoscope SA in South Africa is seeking a registered theatre nurse dedicated to delivering safe, evidence-based care in a busy theatre. You will assess, plan, execute and supervise perioperative care for patients according to hospital standards.

You will assist surgeons, maintain aseptic technique, manage supplies, and participate in Clinical Governance and patient safety initiatives. The role requires SANC registration, Enrolled Nurse qualification, Grade 12, and at least 5 years in theatre

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with theatre experience.
• Current SANC registration and active practicing license.
• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4.
• Enrolled Nurse qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in theatre as a registered nurse, scrub nursing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to holistic care of patients.
• Maintain aseptic technique when handling packs and consumables.
• Assist in cost-effective, safe use of supplies and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with patients about their care.
• Promote good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors.
• Ensure evidence-based nursing care and appropriate care plans.
• Coordinate with health care practitioners regarding changes in health status.
• Adhere to documentation policies.
• Manage stock and equipment control, charging and credits.
• Support operating rooms and assist surgeons during procedures.
• Monitor patients during surgery and post-operative recovery.

Skills

Theatre nursing

Patient care

CPR/BLS

Infection control

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12 / NQF 4

Enrolled Nurse qualification

SANC registration

RN with theatre experience

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a registered theatre nurse who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and has the necessary skills and experience to thrive in a busy theatre environment. We are in search for a candidate who will render and promote cost effective, safe, quality patient care in accordance with the hospital standards and policies. The team member will further be responsible for assessing, planning, executing and supervising the implementation of care to meet patient needs.

The Registered Nurse is a role model in the delivery of evidence-based care.

This team member will actively participate in Clinical Governance. The team member will be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients.

The team member will perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core standards

Further Role Breakdown

• Contribute to the holistic care of patients.
• Maintain the principals of aseptic technique when opening packs and consumables.
• To help control patient and hospital costs through the correct, safe, and economical use of supplies and equipment.
• Effective communication with patients regarding their care.
• Promote and maintains good public relations with patients, relatives, and visitors.
• Ensure proper evidence-based nursing care.
• Ensure that all patients have an appropriate nursing care plan.
• Communicate with Health Care Practitioners regarding any change in health status.
• Compliance with documentation policy.
• Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately.
• Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act.
• Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed.
• Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR/BLS/Anesthetic refresher course
• Project a positive professional image.
• Promote and maintains good working and interpersonal relationships with management, colleagues, and doctors.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of operating rooms
• Assist surgeons during surgical procedures
• Monitor patients during surgery and post-operative recovery

Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.

Enrolled Nurse qualification

Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Minimum of 5 years as registered Nurse working in theatre

Scrub nursing experience

Floor nurse and Anaesthetic experience

Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and patient safety.

Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in this highly specialized field.

Knowledge of Infection Control & Prevention.

To demonstrate an understanding of the surgical procedure by anticipating the needs of the multi-disciplinary team members

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement

Resilience

Excellent verbal & written communication and presentation

Customer responsiveness

Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business hours