Enrolled Nurse - Theatre at Netcare

• The Enrolled Nurse will be responsible for the wellbeing of the patient intra operatively, assessment of the patient to ensure delivery of high-quality care to patients whilst in theatre.
• The Enrolled Nurse will be responsible for the preparation and checking of the Anaesthetic Equipment. Collection and control of scheduled medication. Ensure doctor’s preferences when preparing for the anaesthetist, under the direct supervision of the Registered Scrub Nurse. 
• The incumbent is responsible for and is held accountable for his/her own acts and omissions. 
• Theatre activities form part of the planned operational requirements.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTENCY OF CARE

Administration Management

80%

• Ensure the Peri-Operative document / CareOn and theatre register are completed and maintained timeously and accurately.   
• Ensure consignment book completed and all consumables / essential medicines used are electronically charged.  Verify at end of list that all BOMs loaded were successful. Where BOMs not updated, report to stock controller and/or Unit Manager
• Ensure valid password always for both systems CareOn and Mo-Bit.
• Ensure Best Care Always documentation is completed appropriately and placed in individual patients file/ and or uploaded into CareOn.

Governance, quality, and risk management

• Maintain a therapeutic, clean, and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Adhere to Netcare medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles.
• Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act
• Report potential/actual risks identified to the Unit Manager timeously.
• Ensure Anaesthetic Trolley cleaned, filled, and checked after every list.
• Report equipment needing repair or replacement to the Unit Manager
• Always maintain professional conduct and standards in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Always maintains patient confidentiality.

Patient care

• Practice patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities whilst the patient is in theatre.
• Contribute to the holistic care of patients.
• Participate in theatre quality improvement programme.
• Effective communication with patients’ regarding their care whilst in theatre ensure the appropriate position aids are always available.
• Promotion of patient overall health and wellbeing.
• Adhere to and practice the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions, ensure BCA forms completed, theatres cleaned accordingly.
• Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, doctors, and visitors.
• Execute all procedures according to hospital standards.
• Refer all complaints from either patients and or doctors to Unit Manager
• Carry out all theatre operational duties as assigned by the Unit Manager.

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Teamwork

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals, complete theatre checklist daily.
• Preparation of the theatre, collection of patients, liaise with scrub sister and manage the theatre lists.
• Work effectively and support other staff members with theatre lists

Personal and professional development

• Active involvement and accountability in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge of all disciplines.
• You are accountable to ensure you keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.
• It remains your responsibility to ensure your competency in CPR are maintained, and that you participate in at least two mock resus drill per month.

Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal.

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Essential

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse or equivalent NQF 4 qualifications.
• Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nurse and all applicable health care legislation

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Relevant experience in the nursing discipline would be an advantage