Registered Nurse: Scrub - Sandton Day Hospital
Job details
ABOUT Intercare is a dynamic healthcare company focusing on offering value-based healthcare to patients. As ambassadors of the Intercare brand, everything we do is guided by our purpose to make people feel better. Our shared values of People-centred, Integrity, Inclusivity, Compassion, Excellence and Innovation define what we believe and who we are. Intercare Sandton Day Hospital (Pty) Ltd situated in Morningside, Johannesburg is recruiting for a Registered Nurse Scrub (Theatre). The purpose of the position is to perform all nursing duties in accordance to the scope of practice as prescribed by the South African Nursing Council, while adhering to all facility policies and procedures. CRITICAL OUTPUTS
- Conduct pre-operative assessments to ensure that the patient is fully informed about the risks and benefits, and that they arein 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.
- 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
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