Registered Nurse - Theatre - Winelands

Stethoscope SA; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Western Cape is seeking a registered theatre nurse to provide exceptional patient care within a busy theatre environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Grade 12 or equivalent qualification, be registered with the South African Nursing Council, and have at least 5 years of nursing experience in theatre. Responsibilities include managing patient care, assisting during surgical procedures, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Competitive salary and supportive work environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as registered Nurse working in theatre.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and patient safety.
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Prevention.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the holistic care of patients.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of operating rooms.
• Monitor patients during surgery and post-operative recovery.

Skills

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement

Resilience

Excellent verbal & written communication

Customer responsiveness

Professional flexibility in working hours

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification

Enrolled Nurse qualification

Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Job description

Overview

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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Skills & Qualities

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement.
• Resilience.
• Excellent verbal & written communication and presentation.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business hours.

We offer a competitive salary and a supportive work environment that values teamwork, collaboration, and personal development. If you are a registered theatre nurse looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please submit your online application to us. We look forward to hearing from you!