Professional Nurse (Specialty) (Theatre) at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS : 

• Grade 1: Experience: A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Plus one year Post basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing. 
• Grade 2: Experience: A minimum of 4 years appropriate or 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 in a speciality after obtaining one year post basic qualification in the relevant speciality. Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Degree/ Diploma in General Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. One (1) year post basic qualification in Theatre. Current registration with South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse (2026 SANC receipt) a minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Competencies Required: Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to make independent decision. An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector. Ability to prioritize issues and other work related matters and to comply with time frames. High level of accuracy. Depth knowledge of Acts, procedures, prescripts and legislation. 

DUTIES :

• Render an optimal holistic specialized nursing care to patients as member of the Multidisciplinary team. Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses. To execute Professional Nursing Duties and functions with proficiency in support of the aims and strategic objectives of the institution and to perform duties within the prescripts of all applicable legislation. To assist the Operational Manager in charge of the Theatre with the overall management and the necessary support for the effective functioning of the Theatre. Develop competencies in scrub, circulating, recovery room and set room duties.
• Ensure safe environment to achieve desired outcome of surgical interventions. Work collaboratively with Surgeons and Anaesthetists to meet patient needs during theatre procedures and ensure responsibility for patient care. Ensure safe environment for patients by assisting junior nursing staff members through teaching and supervising. Plan, provide and supervise nursing activities in the different allocated specialty. Ensure fiscal control of materials, supplies and equipment. Provision of efficient floor nurses duties. Manage/ co-ordinate the smooth functioning of the instrument room.