Professional Nurse - Theatre Scrub

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Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre | Parktown, Johannesburg | South Africa

Closing date: 30/12/2024
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Masego Patricia Katane
Reference number: 54329
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

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

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing.

DESIRED EDUCATION: Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in Theatre.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2-3 years scrubbing experience.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Infection prevention and control.
• Pharmacology.
• Scientific nursing principles and process.
• Nursing processes and procedures.
• Develop/modify a nursing care plan.
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards).

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.