A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse Theatre Qualified, based at Life Entabeni Hospital, reporting to Theatre Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the surgical team to perform surgical procedures on patients successfully and to ensure that the patient receives optimal care in accordance with company and hospital strategic objectives. Neuro and general surgery is an added advantage.

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
Assist the Unit Manager to correctly monitor the normal and overtime 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

Registered at SANC as a Registered Nurse with a post-basic OTNS qualification
Theatre Experience is compulsory
Proven leadership abilities and experience in a senior position is a prerequisite
Must have worked in Theatre for at least 2 years
Excellent interpersonal skills
Empathy and patience
Good planning and organizing skills
Time management skills
Ability to make accurate decisions
Resilience and stress tolerance
Strong customer orientation
Neuro experience would be an advantage

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Drive & energy
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Leading my example
Ethical behaviour
Excellence orientation

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