Registered Nurse | Theatre Qualified Job Pretoria area,South Africa,Healthcare

Function Nursing Facility Position Registered Nurse | Theatre Qualified Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse (Theatre – Qualified), based at Life Faerie Glen Hospital, reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the surgical team to perform Spinal & Orthopedic procedures on patients successfully and to ensure that the patient receives optimal care in accordance with company and hospital strategic objectives.

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

Manage own labour hours

Ensure the theatre 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

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing.

Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body.

Theatre experience is essential.

Diploma in specialty necessary.

Relevant scrubbing experience and technical skills to meet the critical outputs

Basic understanding of the private healthcare industry, it’s challenges and role players would be an advantage.

Computer proficiency would be an advantage.

Experience in specialist disciplines (spinal and orthopedic surgery) would be an advantage.

Will be required to do call.

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 orientated

Leading by example

Motivating and developing others

Team player


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