Registered Nurse | Theatre Experienced

Function

Nursing

Facility

Life Knysna Private Hospital

Position

Registered Nurse | Theatre Experienced

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse (Theatre) Experienced, based at Life Knysna Private Hospital, reporting to Bridget Hall. The successful candidate must be able to work independently. Scrub experience in General, and other disciplines is necessary, Orthopaedic and Neuro experience would be an added advantage.

Critical Outputs

Ensuring effective financial management by

• Ensuring accurate charging by managing theatre clocking time
• Ensuring consignment stock, equipment and prosthesis is charged according to policy
• Managing stock by participating in regular stock taking and controlling of the consignment stock in accordance with the hospital (local) policy

Affecting the functioning of theatre equipment and instrumentation by

• Ensuring the correct use of theatre equipment and instrumentation by educating and supervising staff on the correct utilization of the equipment

Providing Quality patient care by

• Obtaining the correct information pre-operatively and visiting the patient post-operatively
• Ensuring that the patient is comfortable and assist the doctor during the surgical procedure

Ensuring effective people management by

• Providing theatre specific training and assessing the competence of staff
• Assist the Unit Manager to correctly monitor the normal and overtime hours
• Ensure the threatre team works according to the scope of practice
• Give feedback to the unit manager in order to assess optimal performance

Effective SHEQ management by

• Ensuring the use of personal protective clothing and complying with ISO requirements
• Ensuring the disposal of medical waste in order to effectively control infection

Effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders

• Attend review and consultative form meetings to maintain healthy relationships with internal stakeholders
• Maintain a healthy relationship with external stakeholders by reporting and escalating unresolved issues to the unit manager

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing with current registration with SANC
• 1-2 years experience in a Theatre environment
• Scrub side experience in Orthopaedic and Neuro surgical specialities advantageous.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). 
• Participative and collaborative with all members of the team to foster and develop a healthy and positive working environment that actively promotes a joint performance and value-based culture.
• Contemporaneous knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial relations, standards, codes, ethics, and competency standards for Nurses in the Theatre.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency would be an advantage.
• Valid driver's license and ability to do on call duty.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Action orientation
• Leading my example
• Motivating and developing people

Email

bridget.hall@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date

Wednesday, May 21, 2025