Professional Nurse Grade 1 PNB-1, Grade 2 PNB-2 (OPERATING THEATRE NURSING SCIENCE) at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a professional nurse.
• A post basic nursing qualification in the relevant specialty, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with SANC.
• Proof of current registration Grade1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in relevant specialty. Ability to work under pressure and in a team.
• Strong managerial/leadership, good communication, problem-solving, conflict management and sound interpersonal skills are important.

Duties :

• Provision of high-quality nursing care, Pre-Operative and Post-operative Nursing Care, Prepare Theatre, Medical Equipment, and consumables according to booked Operations.
• Ability to liaise with different units for Pre-operative and post-operative patient optimalization including pre-operative visits as indicated and post-operative management.
• Adhere to basic principle of Infection Prevention and Control.
• Ensure that Nursing care provided is within the scope of practice of nurses and the legal framework.
• Display Professionalism and adherence to nursing professional ethics.
• Ability to perform nursing administrative duties including shift leading and relieving the Operational Manager including CSSD supervision. Knowledge of patient safety incident.
• Must be willing to work day and night duty/shift.