Professional Nurse - Cardiothoracic Theatre Scrub

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Professional Nurse Cardiothoracic Theatre at our new Mediclinic George facility.

This position allows you to join our specialist Cardiothoracic team at the newly built Mediclinic George hospital, equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

The role involves delivering safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care in accordance with the Scope of Practice.

ESSENTIAL

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Post-graduate qualification experience within an Operating Theatre with Cardiothoracic

ESSENTIAL

EDUCATION:

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

DESIRED

EDUCATION:

Midwifery;
Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Operating Theatre

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional 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

• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Risk identification