PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: THEATRE) (X2 POSTS) Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services

Job Overview

Worcester Regional Hospital is hiring two Professional Nurses (Grade 1 to 2) for Specialty: Theatre within the Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services. Candidates require a basic nursing qualification, registration with SANC, and a post-basic qualification in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science (Operating Theatre) or Perioperative Nursing. Experience ranges from 4 to 14 years depending on the grade. Responsibilities include providing optimal holistic specialised nursing care, resource utilisation, supporting nursing services, and participating in training and research.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent (R683) allowing registration with 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 (R212).
• OR A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent (R171 plus R1497) allowing registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse, plus a post-graduate diploma (R635) accredited with SANC in Perioperative Nursing.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Grade 1 Experience: Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 2 Experience: Minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing, with at least 10 years in the specific speciality after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre Nursing.
• Inherent requirements: Ability to work shifts during day and night, weekends, public holidays, and overtime when required. Expected to rotate within the Functional Business Unit of Theatre.
• Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices within a hospital environment, critical thinking, good interpersonal skills, and excellent clinical skills.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provision of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care within the professional, ethical and legal framework and work as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Effective utilisation of all resources.
• Provide support to Nursing Services ensuring quality productivity.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
• Participation in training, including mentoring and research.

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