Professional Nurse (Theatre)

This is a registered nursing post at a step-down and sub-acute facility in Midrand, with your own patient load and a say in the care plan. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is in Midrand (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Do wound care, catheter care and IV line management to unit protocol
• Give scheduled medication, including Schedule 5 and 6 drugs, and sign the register
• Keep clinical notes clear, timed and signed for audits and legal records
• Admit and discharge patients and explain medication and follow-up to families
• Supervise enrolled nurses and nursing assistants on your side of the ward

• Calm under pressure when a patient's condition turns quickly
• Valid BLS certificate; ACLS or PALS for ICU and emergency posts
• Solid knowledge of medication safety and the Nursing Act scope of practice
• Current SANC registration as a Professional Nurse, with this year's annual fees paid
• Clean criminal record
• You can work 12-hour day or night shifts, weekends and public holidays

• Dispensing licence (Section 22A(15)) for clinic posts
• Experience with electronic patient records or bedside charting systems
• Unit manager or shift leader experience

• Paid SANC annual fees at some groups
• Funded CPD points and in-house clinical training
• Medical aid and pension fund contributions after probation

• Check your SANC receipt is for this year before you apply; an unpaid annual fee gets your application parked.
• Put your SANC number and the units you've worked in at the very top of your CV; recruiters filter on these first.