Registered Nurse (Theatre Qualified)

About the role

Herolim Private Hospital is advertising a permanent vacancy for a Registered Nurse (Theatre Qualified) in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. The nurse reports to the Unit Manager and joins the multidisciplinary team that ensures every patient receives comprehensive quality nursing care.

Key responsibilities

• Manage costs effectively for staff and stock by minimising unnecessary stock wastage and helping maintain equipment.
• Provide quality patient care and assist in identifying and ensuring staff complete department-specific micro-orientations.
• Ensure daily care rounds are conducted and investigate complaints.
• Give accurate, appropriate and adequate information to patients and their families during hospitalisation.
• Support risk management (SHEQ and infection control) by monitoring and implementing preventative measures and complying with infection control requirements.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and act on doctors' preferences and stakeholder needs.

Required profile

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.
• Diploma in a speciality.
• Five years' experience as a Registered Nurse in theatre within private healthcare.
• Own transport and availability to stand by and respond to call-outs.

Required skills

• Computer proficiency.
• Competencies include collaboration, problem-solving, resilience, customer responsiveness, ethical behaviour and decision-making.