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

REQUIREMENTS :

• Diploma / Degree in General Nursing.
• A post basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science.
• Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:

• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• 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, Policies, Procedures, Prescripts and Legislations.

DUTIES :

• Render an optimal holistic specialized nursing care to patients as member of the Multidisciplinary team.
• Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses Maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with National Norma and Standards.
• Co-ordinate clinical activities of the unit.
• Participate in the formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of unit objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in nursing audits and maintain accurate records.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting advocating, and facilitating proper treatment and care Ensure the unit complies with Infection Prevention and Control as well as Occupational Health and Safety policies.
• Strengthen ethics and professionalism.
• Provide safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff and public.
• Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
• Participate in staff development using EPMDS System and other work-related programmes and training.
• Ensure that equipment and machinery is available and functional at all time.
• Attend to meetings, workshops and training programs as assigned by the supervisor.