Job Advert Summary

Our client, a leader in the private healthcare industry, is looking for Registered Nurses (RN) / Professional Nurses (PN) with proven THEATRE SCRUB experience. This is a 3 month contract position at a private hospital in Hermanus in the Western Cape.
Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible payment options
• Placement opportunities at various clients across South Africa
• Complimentary indemnity cover at specified clients

For candidates living outside the region the following will also apply:

• Accommodation

Minimum Requirements

• Valid SANC licence
• At least 1-year post-qualification theatre experience
• An additional qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science/Diploma in Critical Care Nursing will be advantageous
• A good understanding and application of the nursing scope of practice
• Knowledge of clinical procedures, relevant nursing legislation, the Scientific Nursing Process and BCA bundles
• Sound knowledge and application of relevant Theatre and CSSD policies and procedures
• Management of surgical equipment and instruments
• Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols
• Risk management
• Own transport (required to do standby)

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Description: Deliver safe, comprehensive and quality peri-operative nursing care according to Scope of Practice.

• Deliver quality peri-operative nursing care in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged