Registered Nurse Theater - Mossel Bay
Salary Negotiable
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Mossel Bay,
Western Cape
more than 14 days ago
19-11-2019 11:24:54 AM
14-01-2020 11:24:54 AM
A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse (Theatre) Experienced, who will be reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the anesthetics team and providing training and orientation in this field. It will be required to ensure CPD compliance in theatre as well as the implementation and completion of Essential Competencies
Critical Outputs
Ensuring effective financial management by
Ensuring accurate charging by managing theatre clocking time
Ensuring consignment stock, equipment and prosthesis is charged according to policy
Managing stock by participating in regular stock taking and controlling of the consignment stock in accordance with the hospital (local) policy
Affecting the functioning of theatre equipment and instrumentation by
Ensuring the correct use of theatre equipment and instrumentation by educating and supervising staff on the correct utilization of the equipment
Providing Quality patient care by
Obtaining the correct information pre-operatively and visiting the patient post-operatively
Ensuring that the patient is comfortable and assist the doctor during the surgical procedure
Ensuring effective people management by
Providing theatre specific training and assessing the competence of staff
Assist the Unit Manager to correctly monitor the normal and overtime hours
Ensure the threatre team works according to the scope of practice
Give feedback to the unit manager in order to assess optimal performance
Effective SHEQ management by
Ensuring the use of personal protective clothing and complying with ISO requirements
Ensuring the disposal of medical waste in order to effectively control infection
Effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders
Attend review and consultative form meetings to maintain healthy relationships with internal stakeholders
Maintain a healthy relationship with external stakeholders by reporting and escalating unresolved issues to the unit manager
Requirements
General Nursing Degree / Diploma
Registration with SANC
Scrubbing experience in Orthopedic and Neuro surgery will be an advantage
At least 1 -2 years’ experience in a theatre environment
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
Computer proficiency would be an advantage
Competencies
Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Drive & energy
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Leading my example (Key for Managers)
Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)