Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Operating Theatre)

Job Facts

Minimum Requirements

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre. -A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Peri-operative Nursing.
• Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. At least 10 years referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
• Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal).
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of Operating Theatre Unit.
• Skills to plan organise and the service by analysing problem, problem solving and decision making.
• Willingness to work shifts, night duty, overtime, public holidays and weekends to meet the operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Render and supervise specialized clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with procedures within the specific clinical specialty unit.
• Utilise human, material and physical resources and development of self and others.
• Display core values of the Department of Health and Wellness (WCG)on the execution of duties, while practicing within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service.
• Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning and implementation of nursing care plans and the education of nursing personnel as a Professional Nurse in the specific specialty clinical area.