Theatre experienced / trained Scrub Registered nurse

Medical Placements Recruitment; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a Registered Nurse with theatre experience for a full-time role. The candidate will provide surgical scrub assistance, maintain operating room standards, and support patient care. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of theatre nursing experience and strong interpersonal skills. Flexibility to work shifts and on-call is essential.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the SANC is mandatory.
• At least 2 years of experience in theatre nursing focused on scrub procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert scrub assistance during surgical procedures.
• Preparing and maintaining the operating room environment.
• Collaborating with the surgical team for efficient operations.

Skills

Registered Nurse qualification

Theatre nursing experience

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Providing expert scrub assistance during surgical procedures adhering to the highest standards of aseptic technique and patient safety.
• Preparing and maintaining the operating room environment including auditing and arranging surgical instruments equipment and supplies.
• Collaborating with the surgical team including surgeons anesthetists and other nurses ensuring seamless team communication for efficient operations.
• Monitoring and maintaining a sterile environment to reduce infection risks.
• Supporting patients both pre-operatively and post-operatively with compassion professionalism and attentiveness.
• Assisting in patient positioning surgical draping and ensuring equipment is correctly set up before surgeries.
• Participating in debriefings and post-operative assessments while contributing to quality improvements.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of patient care and surgical processes.
• Helping mentor train and support junior staff and rotating team members within the operating theatre.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role candidates should meet the following requirements :

• Registered Nurse qualification and current registration with the SANC
• At least 2 yrs of experience in theatre nursing with a focus on scrub procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with diverse patients families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient-centered care while upholding policies of diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Flexibility to work shifts on-call duties and weekends as required.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with a variety of surgical specialties such as orthopedics cardiology or obstetrics.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1