PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY NURSING: OPERATING THEATRE) (MATERNITY)

Job Overview

Groote Schuur Hospital in Observatory, Cape Town, is hiring Professional Nurses Grade 1 to 2 for Specialty Nursing in Operating Theatre (Maternity). Candidates require a basic nursing qualification, registration with SANC, a post-basic qualification in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre or Peri Operative Nursing, and appropriate experience (4 years for Grade 1, 14 years for Grade 2). Responsibilities include providing holistic specialised nursing care, resource management, quality assurance, and participating in research and training.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre, OR a 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent, OR a postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Peri Operative Nursing.
• Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Grade 1 Experience: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 2 Experience: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing, with at least 10 years in the specific speciality.
• Willingness to assist in other units within the Maternity Block during emergencies and work shifts, public holidays, after hours, night duty and weekend cover.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of nursing and health service-related acts, legislation, policies and practices.
• Problem solving, report writing, liaison and facilitation skills.
• Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and use of Internet.
• Ability to stand for long hours and lift heavy equipment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide optimal, holistic, specialised Nursing Care within set standards and within a professional, legal framework as a Professional Nurse in Operating Theatre - Maternity.
• Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
• Practice within the realms of IPC, OHAS, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, GSH hospital protocols, procedures and policies.
• Participate in research, training, and development.

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