The main purpose of this position is to promote and deliver quality patient care and wellness in
accordance with industry standards and to execute Nursing duties within the standards, procedures
and protocols set down by the South African Nursing Council and Scope of Practice.

Detailed description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department
of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards
• Adhere to the principles and standards of patient advocacy according to the SANC acts and
Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, patient rights and Responsibility charter, National
Millennium Development goals and the responsibility of continuous professional development
(CPD).
• Supervise, organize, lead and control work for self and team to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
• Actively participate in internal and external auditing processes, for example DOH, National core
standards, SHERQ, SANC and Risk Audit.
• Document patient care services by accurately charting inpatient and department records including
updating care plans as patient needs changes.
• Monitor activities of nurses to ensure compliance with protocols, security and safety of patient
environment, Group Nursing policies and procedures, SANC requirements on findings through
regular unit rounds.
• Management of stock and equipment utilized in theatre.
• Preparing for theatre cases according to the doctor’s preference.
• Carry out basic assessment of patient vital signs, intake and output and accurately monitor and
record data relating to patient condition. Escalate any issues to Unit Manager.

Job requirements
• Nursing degree/Diploma
• Qualification in Theatre Nursing science – MUST
• BLS qualification.
• 3+ years’ experience in Theatre
• Previous experience in a private hospital environment advantageous
• Computer Literacy

Legal / Professional registration required:
• South African Nursing Council