Registered Nurse (RN) - Theatre Scrub Nurse

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 to work in Cath lab. This is a part-time and standby shifts to start immediately at a private hospital in in Somerset Westin the Western Cape.

BENEFITS :

Competitive pay rates

Flexible payment options

Placement opportunities at various clients across South Africa

Complimentary indemnity cover at specified clients

Minimum Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Nursing (General and/or Midwifery)
• Valid SANC licence
• Must have own vehicle
• At least 6 months working experience in a Theatre Scrub -Cath lab environment is essential
• 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

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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