Registered Nurse; RN - Theatre Scrub Nurse

Job Advert Summary

Our client, a leader in the private healthcare industry, is looking for Registered Nurses (RN) / Professional Nurses (PN) with proven THEATRE SCRUB experience in Neurosurgery. This is to work part‑time shifts 16:00 - 01:00 at a private hospital in Pietermaritzburg (KZN).

Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible payment options
• Placement opportunities at various clients across South Africa
• Complimentary indemnity cover at specified clients

• Valid SANC licence
• At least 6 months Theatre experience to scrub for neurosurgery eg , laminectomies , ACDEF
• Immediately available for shifts 16:00 - 01:00
• An additional qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science will be advantageous
• A good understanding and application of the nursing scope of practice
• Knowledge of clinical procedures, relevant nursing legislation, the Scientific Nursing Process and BCA bundles
• Sound knowledge and application of relevant Theatre and CSSD policies and procedures
• Management of surgical equipment and instruments
• Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols
• Risk management

• Deliver safe, comprehensive and quality peri‑operative nursing care according to Scope of Practice.
• Deliver quality peri‑operative nursing care in collaboration with a multi‑disciplinary team
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged