Registered Nurse - Scrub Sister

Theatre

The Registered Nurse will render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care in accordance to hospital standards and policies. As a Professional Practitioner, the incumbent also is responsible for and is held accountable for his/her own acts and omissions. The incumbent will further be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or a group of patients, for assessing, planning, executing and supervising the
implementation of care to meet patient needs. Is a role model in the delivery of evidence-based care and will
actively participate in clinical governance, auditing health records to ensure compliance, ensuring all stock is
well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately, effective risk prevention and management,
manage acuity and skill mix to ensure appropriate level of care. 

•  Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
• Relevant qualification within a specialist area will be advantageous
• Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislation

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
• Relevant qualification within a specialist area will be advantageous
• Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislation

• Computer Literacy essential
• Fluent communication in English essential
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation
• Practice patient care according to the Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities
• Contribute to the holistic care of patients
• Attend handover of report at shift commencement. Audit of health records to ensure compliance
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care
• Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors
• Practice the principles of infection prevention and contro
• Carry out all departmental duties as assigned, and perform other duties as reasonably requested by the Unit Manager or senior member of staff
• Administer and store medication in accordance with the hospital policies. Ensure all stock is well
  controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately