Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Theatre)
Healthcare, Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends and Public Holidays when needed.
- Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post- graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
- Minimum educational qualifications: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre Nursing (212).
- OR A 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or 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.
- Good communication (written and verbal) skills and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of Legislation and policies of the Department of Health relevant to clinical practise.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive specialized nursing care provided within a professional / legal framework.
- Participate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic health care, provide good documentation, care, planning and health education.
- To support and participate in clinical practice development initiatives, educational activities, and research.
- Ensure sterility & illness prevention initiatives.
- Effective utilization of human and financial resources.
- Provide support services to Supervisor and Nursing division.
