Professional Nurse- Theatre- Pietermaritzburg | Mediclinic
Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg
Deadline : January 19, 2026
About the Role
The Theatre Nurse drives high-RPM surgical safety by managing perioperative data and ensuring 100% compliance with surgical and sanitation standards. Utilizing SAP for resource management and ServiceNow for incident orchestration, the nurse mitigates operational risk in the operating theatre. Their expertise leverages data-driven diagnostics to optimize surgical outcomes and ensures the technical reliability of the hospital’s theatre unit.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
- To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional 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
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing
- DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
- DESIRED EXPERIENCE: : 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Infection prevention and control
- Pharmacology
- Scientific nursing principles and process
- Nursing record keeping
- Patient assessment skills
- Nursing processes and procedures
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
- Relevant nursing legislation
- Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
- Risk identification
Closing date: 02/01/2026
Career Growth & Education
A Degree or Diploma in Nursing and a Post-Graduate qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing are mandatory academic requirements. Career progression leads toward Clinical Nurse Specialist or Theatre Manager roles within the global healthcare sector. Participating in specialized bootcamps in health informatics and obtaining advanced certifications provides a pathway to senior leadership in international medical groups.
Salary & Financial Insight
Estimated monthly salaries range from R38,000 to R62,000, reflecting the high technical and safety responsibility. Healthcare professionals should prioritize professional wealth management and early enrollment in a diversified retirement annuity to protect their long-term capital growth.
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