Professional Nurse – Theatre Scrub

About the role

Mediclinic is seeking a Professional Nurse to work as a Theatre Scrub in its surgical units. The role involves delivering safe, comprehensive, and high‑quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient safety and a positive experience throughout surgical procedures.

Key responsibilities

• 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.

Required profile

• Essential: Degree or Diploma in General Nursing.
• Desired: Midwifery qualification or postgraduate certificate/diploma in a relevant specialty.
• Essential experience: None required.
• Desired experience: Up to 1 year of post‑graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit.

Required skills

• Infection prevention and control.
• Pharmacology knowledge.
• Scientific nursing principles and processes.
• Nursing record keeping and patient assessment skills.
• Nursing processes and procedures, including development/modification of care plans.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
• Basic life support training (ACLS, ATLS, PALS) for specialised wards.
• Risk identification and relevant nursing legislation awareness.