Registered Nurse - Anaesthetics & Recovery

We are currently fielding candidates for a Registered Nurse position, for our client based in the South of Johannesburg.

The ideal candidate must be a Registered Nurse with at least 5 years’ anaesthetics and recovery experience. Computer literacy is also a must in terms of experience, and with additional preferred experience in stock management. The position can be fielded either as a full-time or half-day position, Monday to Friday from 7am.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Maintaining and utilizing a high level of clinical expertise to ensure patient care standards are met.
• Providing visible nursing services, mentoring, and support to the rest of the nursing team.
• Assisting the matron and deputy matron in their absence.
• Contributing to the overall delivery of excellent patient-centered service.
• Stock ordering online or via email.
• Assisting with administrative tasks related to nursing operations.
• Working effectively with other healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
• Ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Directly involved in patient care as needed.

Skills required:

Clinical Expertise

Advanced Anaesthetics and Recovery Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of anaesthetic techniques, drugs, and equipment.
• Pre-operative assessment and post-operative care experience.
• Supporting the anesthesiologist
• Preparing equipment
• Monitoring patients before, during, and after surgery
• Managing recovery from anesthesia, including pain control and monitoring vital signs
• Emergency airway management and resuscitation skills.

Theatre and Perioperative Care

• Comprehensive knowledge of operating theatre protocols.
• Infection control, sterile techniques, and patient positioning.

Patient Safety and Risk Management

• Familiarity with protocols like WHO surgical checklist, incident reporting, and root cause analysis.