Enrolled Nurse Specialist | Theatre Unit at Life Healthcare

A vacancy exists for an Enrolled Nurse Specialist in Theatre Unit based at Life Springs Parkland Hospital, reporting to Joy Van Niekerk, Unit Manager. The purpose of this role is to conduct nursing activities to ensure quality patient care.


Critical Outputs


Conduct duties to meet the requirements of quality patient care, ensuring that all nursing activities carried out comply with SANC regulations, relevant legislations and Life Healthcare policies and procedures
Maintain all health, safety and infection control standards to ensure a safe patient environment
Effective utilization of resources
Effective maintenance of equipment
Accurate record keeping
The continued education of patients
Build effective relationships with patients, doctors and other medical personnel to ensure quality patient care.


Requirements


Qualification as an Enrolled Nurse
Registration with SANC
A minimum of 2 years' experience in theatre is required
Knowledge of the stock take process, billing of stock and use of the Impilo system is essential.
Ability to assist anaesthetist and do anaesthetic nurse duties
Must know how to circulate
Ability to work shifts according to the operational requirements of the hospital
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
Computer proficiency would be an advantage
Must be willing to fulfill a role in the theatre according to the flexi-hours system


Competencies


Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Attention to detail
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Professional and technical proficiency
Excellence orientation
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Action orientation
Ethical behaviour