Registered Nurse: Scrub – Irene Day Hospital needed at Intercare Group South Africa

CRITICAL OUTPUTS

• Conduct pre-operative assessments to ensure that the patient is fully informed about the risks and benefits, and that they are in optimal health for the surgery.
• Prepare all the necessary instruments and equipment for the procedure.
• Work alongside the surgeon, providing instruments, needles, swabs and other materials as required, and be able to anticipate their requirements.
• Have a role in the promotion of health and safety and be responsible for ensuring that surgical instruments, equipment and swabs are all accounted for throughout the surgical procedure.
• Assess patients’ condition after a surgery has been performed.
• Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies.
• Administer post-op medication as per prescription
• Actively maintain stock management processes.
• Ensure that the disposal of Medical waste, human tissue and medicine is in accordance to OHS Regulations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• 2-3 years experience as a Scrub Nurse
• 2-3 years experience in Recovery
• SANC Registration as Registered Nurse
• Post basic qualification in Operating Theatre Technique advantageous
• Computer proficiency (MS Office) advantageous