Registered Nurse: Theatre - Hospitals at Intercare Group South Africa

Role Description

• To assist during surgical procedures by preparing the operating theatre, supporting the surgeon throughout the procedure, and ensuring safe patient transfer to recovery. The successful incumbent will also act as a theatre team leader when delegated..

CRITICAL OUTPUTS

• Practice within the scope of practice as prescribed by SANC, ensuring professional accountability at all times.
• Conduct pre-operative patient assessments and ensure patients are fully informed prior to surgery.
• Prepare and maintain sterile instruments, equipment, and theatre environment.
• Act as a scrub nurse, anticipating the surgeon’s needs and providing instruments, swabs, needles, and materials during procedures.
• Perform circulating nurse duties when required, coordinating theatre activities and acting as a link between the surgical team and other departments.
• Ensure accurate counting and accountability of instruments, swabs, and equipment throughout procedures.
• Maintain strict sterile technique and patient safety at all times.
• Handle, label, and manage tissue specimens in accordance with hospital policy.
• Complete all required clinical documentation and hand over patients to the recovery room.
• Support cleaning, equipment checks, and theatre readiness between procedures.
• Assist in other theatre or ward functions as operationally required.

Role Requirements

• Minimum: NQF 6 Nursing qualification.
• 2 - 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse in Theatre / Operating environment.
• Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse.
• High proficiency in practical problem solving, communication, teamwork, customer orientation, pressure handling, attention to detail.
• Computer Literacy.