REGISTERED SCRUB NURSE – THEATRE

  • Melomed
  • Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, South Africa
  • Aug 28, 2024
Full time Nurses

Job Description

Requirements:

  • Current Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse

  • Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in an Operating Theatre

  • A qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science will be an advantage

  • Theatre Scrubbing skill is essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, build relationships with Doctors and work in all disciplines

  • Must be flexible to work overtime, do standby duty and do call 

  • Professional indemnity


Key Outputs:

  • Clinical competence in accordance with relevant Scope of Practise

  • Ability to function as an effective member of the nursing team

  • High energy levels and tolerance for stress

  • Well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills

  • The ability to function effectively under pressure

  • Liaison between parents, doctors and personnel

  • Responsible for accurate record keeping

  • Effective stock and equipment control

  • Strong quality patient care orientation

  • BLS competent

  • Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students

  • Competently administering Intravenous and Intramuscular medication

  • High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure

  • Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping

  • Ad hoc duties

  • Adhere to hospital policies, protocols and best practices