Enrolled Nurse - Theatre - Somerset West
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- Somerset West, Cape Town
- R148,876-302,874 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Practice patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.
- Be active in preparing the theatre, and replenishment of stock, consignment and instrument replenishment of the operating room allocated to for a procedure list.
- Contributes to the holistic care of patients.
- Maintain the principals of aseptic technique when opening packs and consumables.
- To help control patient and hospital costs through the correct, safe and economical use of supplies and equipment.
- Handle equipment, instruments, stock and medication safely and competently.
- Effective risk prevention and management when assisting with the positioning of the patient or transfer of the patient to and from the operating table
- Effective communication with patients regarding their care.
- To assist the anaesthetist during induction of anaesthesia
- Executes all procedures according to hospital standards.
- Ensure that all patients have an appropriate nursing care plan.
- Communicate with Health Care Practitioners regarding any change in health status.
- Compliance with documentation policy.
- Record and sign specimen registers
- Ongoing audit of health records to ensure compliance
- Ensures all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately.
- Maintains a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
- Maintains a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act.
- To take responsibility for own nursing actions and professional conduct.
- Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development.
- Projects a positive professional image.
- Promotes and maintains good working and interpersonal relationships with management, colleagues and doctors.
- Assist Doctor in theatre
- Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
- Enrolled Nurse qualification.
- Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- Minimum of 5 years as an enrolled nurse assistant.
- Post-Op nursing experience is essential
- Floor nurse and Anaesthetic experience essential.
- Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and patient safety.
- Knowledge of Infection Control & Prevention.
- To demonstrate an understanding of the surgical procedure by anticipating the needs of the multi-disciplinary team members
- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Great verbal & written communication and presentation
- Customer responsiveness
- Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business hours.
- Self Starter, someone who can think outside the box
- Proficient in Excel would be advantageous
- Ability to work independently and pro actively
- Solution based mind
- Assist Doctor in theatre
- Problem Solver
- Self Starter
- Competitive Salary