Registered Nurse - Theatre Scrub, Ophthalmology

About the role

Glasshouse Recruiting is recruiting a highly experienced Theatre Scrub Nurse specialising in Ophthalmology to join a Day Hospital in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate must have extensive hands-on experience scrubbing for complex and complicated ophthalmic cases, with particular emphasis on posterior segment and vitreoretinal procedures, and must be able to work confidently alongside ophthalmic surgeons in a specialised surgical environment.

Key responsibilities

• Scrub and assist ophthalmic surgeons during anterior and posterior segment procedures, including cataract surgery, vitrectomy and retinal detachment repair
• Prepare specialised ophthalmic instrumentation, equipment and consumables, and ensure instruments are available and functioning
• Maintain strict sterile technique and infection prevention standards
• Anticipate surgeons' needs during complex procedures and perform surgical counts and accurate theatre documentation
• Support patient safety throughout the perioperative process and collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre nursing staff
• Contribute to efficient theatre workflow, surgical preparation and daily operating schedules

Required profile

• Professional Nurse qualification with valid SANC registration
• Proven experience as a Theatre Scrub Nurse
• Extensive hands-on ophthalmology scrub experience, including posterior segment and vitreoretinal procedures
• Experience assisting with complex ophthalmic cases and anterior segment procedures such as cataract surgery
• Knowledge of specialised ophthalmic instrumentation and equipment, including vitrectomy machines and ophthalmic microscopes
• Ability to work independently and accurately under pressure in a busy day hospital setting

To apply, send your CV and supporting documents to the recruiter named in the original advert.