REGISTERED NURSE – THEATRE (1 Position)

To fulfil our vision by ensuring a culture of honesty, integrity and respect; embracing a cultural diversity within the workplace. Encouraging open and transparent communication throughout the organisation.

1. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

• The primary responsibility of the Theatre RN is to provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care, ensuring patient safety from pre-operative preparation through surgery to post-operative recovery. This includes maintaining a sterile environment, assisting the surgical team effectively, and monitoring patients closely to prevent complications.
• The role demands strict adherence to theatre protocols and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal surgical outcomes.

2. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA)

• Safe preparation and management of the operating theatre.
• Delivery of scrub, circulating, and recovery care.
• Patient safety and infection prevention.
• Multidisciplinary team collaboration.
• Compliance with documentation and quality standards.

3. KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Prepare theatre, instruments, and equipment.
• Monitor patients throughout the perioperative period.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and resource management.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement.

4. REQUIREMENTS

• Current SANC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in an Operating Theatre environment.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and on-call.
• Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation, aseptic techniques, and theatre safety protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work under pressure.

5. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in General Nursing (R425 or R224 programme).
• Post-basic Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing Science (highly advantageous).
• Advanced Life Support or relevant trauma-related training will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy (MS Office) and knowledge of hospital information systems.

6. BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Attention to detail and performance under pressure.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Adaptability and quick decision-making.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

If you are interested in the position and wish to apply, kindly forward your CV to :
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RH Piet Retief Private Hospital
6 Mansoor Road, Kempville, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, South Africa, 2380
017 826 9200
Email:accounts@rhpietretief.co.za

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Piet Retief, Mpumalanga 2380: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Hospital/Health Care : 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person