Enrolled Nurse - Theatre

About the role

A vacancy exists for an Enrolled Nurse Specialised in theatre at Life Groenkloof Hospital, reporting to the Unit Manager in Theatre. The successful candidate ensures delivery of high-quality care in line with company strategic objectives and applicable health and nursing legislation.

Key responsibilities

• Quality management: attend and take part in quality programmes, ensure induction training is delivered, complete monthly quality evaluator cards and report to the shift leader or unit manager, and take part in review and ward meetings to meet QMS audit standards
• Infection control and safety: comply with infection control standards, PPE procedures and safety measures
• Operational efficiency: manage stock accurately, report patient movements on discharge or transfer correctly, maintain equipment properly, minimise unexplained absenteeism and work flexible hours to support other departments
• Patient care: carry out assigned tasks, follow the nursing care plan for hygiene, comfort and safety, use correct techniques and PPE for wound and fracture care, record fluid intake and manage and prepare surgical and diagnostic procedures
• Relationships: build healthy relationships with internal and external customers and support new staff through the orientation programme

Required profile

• Grade 12
• Registered as an Enrolled Nurse with SANC, with current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body
• At least 2 years' experience in theatre
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry is an advantage
• Computer proficiency, driver's licence and ability to travel