Enrolled Nurse - Theatre - Somerset West

The Enrolled Nurse will be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients and will function under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Doctor whose practice the role is in.

The Enrolled Nurse will be responsible for assessment and care as well as the needs of patients and will be responsible for assisting the Doctor during operations and keeping the operating room sterile.

Further Role Breakdown:

• Practice patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.
• Be active in preparing the theatre, and replenishment of stock, consignment and instrument replenishment of the operating room allocated for a procedure list.
• Contribute to the holistic care of patients.
• Maintain the principles of aseptic technique when opening packs and consumables.
• Help control patient and hospital costs through the correct, safe and economical use of supplies and equipment.
• Handle equipment, instruments, stock and medication safely and competently.
• Effective risk prevention and management when assisting with the positioning of the patient or transfer of the patient to and from the operating table.
• Effective communication with patients regarding their care.
• Assist the anaesthetist during induction of anaesthesia.
• Execute all procedures according to hospital standards.
• 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.
• Record and sign specimen registers.
• Ongoing audit of health records to ensure compliance.
• Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately.
• Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act.
• Take responsibility for own nursing actions and professional conduct.
• Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Project a positive professional image.
• Promote and maintain good working and interpersonal relationships with management, colleagues and doctors.
• Assist the Doctor in theatre.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
• Enrolled Nurse qualification.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Minimum of 5 years as an enrolled nurse assistant.
• Post-Op nursing experience is essential.
• Floor nurse and Anaesthetic experience essential.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and patient safety.
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Prevention.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the surgical procedure by anticipating the needs of the multi-disciplinary team members.
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement.
• Resilience.
• Great verbal & written communication and presentation skills.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business hours.
• Self-starter, someone who can think outside the box.
• Proficient in Excel would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Solution-based mindset.
• Assist the Doctor in theatre.
• Problem Solver.
• Self Starter.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary.