This role focuses on delivering high-quality, competent nursing care within the anaesthetic environment. The successful candidate will assist in preparing patients and equipment for anaesthetic procedures, support the anaesthetic team during the peri-operative process, maintain patient safety standards, and contribute to the smooth operation of the theatre unit. The position reports directly to the Unit Manager: Theatre.
Requirements:
Education
Enrolled Nursing Certificate.
Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse.
Knowledge of anaesthetic equipment and patient monitoring systems.
Understanding of theatre protocols and infection prevention standards.
Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification advantageous.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification advantageous.
Key Performance Areas:
Assist the Registered Nurse (RN) Anaesthetics Nurse in preparing for anaesthetic procedures.
Prepare and check anaesthetic equipment, consumables, and theatre supplies before surgery.
Ensure anaesthetic trolleys and equipment are adequately stocked, maintained, and ready for use.
Assist with patient preparation and positioning for theatre procedures.
Support the RN in monitoring patients during the peri-operative period within scope of practice.
Assist with patient transfers, recovery preparation, and handover processes.
Maintain accurate nursing documentation and patient records.
Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality assurance protocols.
Assist with emergency equipment readiness and theatre preparedness.
Support efficient theatre workflow and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
Ensure cleanliness and readiness of the anaesthetic work area between cases.
Participate in stock control and management of anaesthetic consumables.
If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, please apply by emailing your updated CV to medical.jobs@shiftpursuit.co.za and one of our consultants will be in touch if you meet the requirements.
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Tagged as: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Anaesthetic Enrolled Nurse, Basic Life Support (BLS), Paarl, SANC
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