Theatre Scrub Nurse

Key work output and accountabilities

· Serve as a clinical resource in assisting personnel to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care in the unit.

· Ensure communication and interaction with family and health professionals regarding optimal patient care, thereby acting as a patient advocate when necessary.

· Ensure communication between nursing management and unit to eliminate patient care problems / issues.

· Assess, plan and implement advanced nursing care in a specialized field in accordance with standard nursing care procedures, as set out in the standards and SOPs as well as nursing care theory and medical direction.

· Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) as indicated to any patient / person in any ward / department of the hospital. To diagnose and treat the emergency patient quickly, effectively and efficiently as possible within the Scope of Practice

· Interview patient and family to obtain relevant general background information and problem identification; evaluate patient’s behaviour and assess immediate and long term needs.

· Participate as a professional member of the multi-disciplinary team in evaluating, developing and implementing health care plans and treatment regime.

· Do rounds with the physician/medical practitioners to review condition of patients; develop nursing care plans; participate in the care of all patients in the unit.

· Evaluate patients care needs; initiate individualised nursing care plans; co-ordinate patient services.

· Prepare day / night shift documentation that reflects patient status, patient / staff ratio and problems

· Communicate with the unit manager, so that he / she is informed of activities and problems

· Perform any related tasks as requested.

· Provide input and standards in formulating patient care policy and procedures in the hospital.

· To ensure the provision of a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.

· Aim as member of staff to optimise and maintain quality, effective and safe nursing care, within the frame of the assigned budget.

· Evaluate, set standards and monitor safe utilization of supplies and equipment

· Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.

· Co-operate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.

· Co-ordinate with the Clinical Facilitation Department and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to meet and acknowledge the on-going educational needs of the nursing staff / student as well as the patients

· Co-operate with the Clinical Facilitators in planning, implementing mentoring and evaluation of learning experiences / opportunities for nursing staff / students

· Provide for the ongoing review, practice and in-service training of emergency procedures

· Actively participate in in-service training and orientation of new staff in the unit

· Advise and inform staff on current and revised policies and procedures.

· Allocate staff members in a manner that promotes optimal use of staff to provide appropriate nursing care for the individual patient regarding his / her needs and specialised skills needed by the nursing staff member through proper clinical judgement.

· Adjust staff levels to provide for acuity level needs.

· Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge

· Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.

· Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.

· Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal.

· Maintain and encourage effective communication and interaction within the unit, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and the public.

· Foster good interpersonal relations and public relations while interpreting / applying the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures.

Must be registered as a Professional Nurse with SANC. Diploma in General Nursing

Must have theatre experience in the following disciplines: Orthopedics, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, ENT, Urology.

Post basic will be advantageous.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Certificate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the SANC (Required)

Work Location: In person