Registered Nurse - Scrub Nurse

Netcare is hiring for the Registered Nurse - Scrub Nurse role in Netcare Alberlito Hospital. The role closes on 2026-05-03. Applicants should review the requirements and apply through the official vacancy page.

Minimum Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of general / specialized nursing theory and practice
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.
• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council
• Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the holistic care of patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care.
• Promote patients’ health and wellbeing.
• Practice the principles of infection prevention and all Standard precautions specifically in the event when patients with super bugs present themselves in theatre.
• Promote and maintain good public relations with patients and doctors.
• Execute all procedures according to hospital theatre standards.
• Refer all complaints from patients and doctors to the Unit Manager
• Carry out all departmental duties as assigned by the Unit Manager
• Over see and manage issued scheduled medicines in theatre in accordance with the Netcare policy.
• Perform other duties as reasonably requested by the Unit Manager or senior member of staff.
• Practice patient care according to the Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.
• The Professional Scrub Nurse/Clinical Nurse is a professional who remains responsible for the assessment, planning, and implementation of individualised, holistic, and person-centred nursing care of a patient, their families, or the community, either performed directly or indirectly.
• The incumbent also fulfils the role using scientifically based nursing theories and processes, treating the patients as a physical, social, and spiritual individual, and by use of educational and technical means applicable to health care practice. The Scrub Registered Nurse will be responsible for the wellbeing of the patient intra operatively, assessment of the patient to ensure delivery of high-quality care to patients whilst in theatre, in accordance with hospital standards and policies and is a role model in the delivery of evidence-based care.
• Will be responsible for the preparation /checking /control and charging of stock / supervision and maintenance of instrumentation and equipment.
• Timeously complete capital expenditure documentation as per doctor’s preferences where appliable.
• The incumbent is responsible for and is held accountable for his/her own acts and omissions. Theatre activities form part of the planned operational requirements.
• The incumbent will further be responsible and actively participate in Clinical Governance.
• Quality and risk management • 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
• Personal and professional development • 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
• The incumbent ultimately coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team.
• CONSISTENCY OF CARE Patient care
• 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.
• Policy and procedure development • Provide input and standards in formulating patient care policy and procedures in the hospital