Theatre Scrub Nurse — Perioperative Specialist

Shift Pursuit; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit, a leading private hospital in Gauteng, seeks an Operating Theatre Trained Registered Nurse with a passion for perioperative care. You will scrub, assist surgeons, monitor patients, and ensure aseptic technique across surgeries in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2–3 years in theatre scrub nursing, SANC registration as a General Nurse, and relevant perioperative qualifications. ACLS/BLS are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Operating Theatre Nursing/Perioperative Nursing.
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse.
• Diploma/Degree in General Nursing.
• 2–3 years of theatre scrub nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based perioperative nursing care to patients following hospital policies and theatre protocols.
• Prepare the operating theatre for procedures: ensure instruments, equipment and consumables are available and sterile.
• Perform the role of Scrub Nurse during procedures, maintaining aseptic technique and preserving the sterile field.
• Anticipate surgeon needs by preparing, handling and passing instruments and specialized equipment.
• Conduct accurate surgical counts of instruments, swabs, needles, and consumables per hospital policy.
• Assist with patient positioning, preparation and draping while protecting dignity and safety.
• Monitor patients through the perioperative process and report concerns to the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure theatre equipment and devices are properly operated, maintained and ready for use.
• Maintain accurate perioperative documentation in line with legal and professional standards.

Skills

Theatre scrub nursing

Communication

Teamwork

BLS

ACLS

Education

Diploma/Degree in Operating Theatre Nursing/Perioperative Nursing

Registered with SANC as General Nurse

Diploma/Degree in General Nursing

Job description

Shift Pursuit, a leading private hospital in Gauteng, seeks an Operating Theatre Trained Registered Nurse with a passion for perioperative care. You will scrub, assist surgeons, monitor patients, and ensure aseptic technique across surgeries in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2–3 years in theatre scrub nursing, SANC registration as a General Nurse, and relevant perioperative qualifications. ACLS/BLS are advantageous.