A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse Theatre Qualified in General Theatre based at Life Eugene Marais Hospital, reporting to the Theatre Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic and optimal quality nursing care to critically ill patients in order to maximize a positive outcome for the customer in line with Company & 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 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
Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
General Nursing Degree / Diploma
Registration with SANC
Relevant experience in General Theatre
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
Computer proficiency would be an advantage
Competencies
Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Drive & energy
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour
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Closing date: Monday, December 30, 2024
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.
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