We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse Theatre, based at Life Knysna Private Hospital, reporting to Unit Manager, Bridget Hall. 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.

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 correct process of the WHO is followed for all procedures.
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.
Assist the unit manager to correctly work flexi time as per operational needs.
Be aware that that the theatre staff have a schedule to be on call for the theatre over weekends and public holidays.
Ensure the theater 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

Diploma/Degree in Nursing with current registration with SANC
Operating Theatre Diploma advantageous.
Scrub side experience in General surgery essential and Orthopaedic and Neuro specialities beneficial.
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
Participative and collaborative with all members of the team to foster and develop a healthy and positive working environment that actively promotes a joint performance and value-based culture.
Contemporaneous knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial relations, standards, codes, ethics, and competency standards for Nurses in the Theatre.
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be valuable.
Computer proficiency would be an advantage.
Valid driver’s license and ability to work flexi-shifts and on call duty.

Competencies

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

Please send your resume/CV