Senior Registered Nurse - Century City Day Hospital

ABOUT

Intercare is a dynamic healthcare company focusing on offering value-based healthcare to patients. As ambassadors of the Intercare brand, everything we do is guided by our purpose to make people feel better. Our shared values of People-centred, Integrity, Inclusivity, Excellence and Innovation define what we believe and who we are.

Intercare Century City Day Hospital (Pty) Ltd situated in Cape Town, seeks an ambitious, talented, goal-driven and self-motivated individual to fulfil the role of Senior Registered Nurse: Theatre.

The Senior Registered Nurse supports the Hospital Manager in overseeing clinical and operational activities within a fast-paced Day Hospital environment. This role ensures high-quality patient care, efficient resource management, and compliance with healthcare standards, while providing leadership to nursing staff. The SRN acts as a deputy to the Hospital Manager, facilitating seamless day-to-day operations in a cost-effective manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Oversight

• Ensure safe, high-quality patient care for same-day surgical and medical procedures, adhering to South African Nursing Council (SANC) standards.
• Monitor pre- and post-operative patient outcomes, coordinating with surgeons, anesthetists, and pharmacists.
• Administer medications, perform diagnostic tests, and assist in minor procedures as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with clinical protocols.

Staff Supervision

• Supervise Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and auxiliary staff, ensuring adequate staffing for daily procedures.
• Conduct performance evaluations using the Employee Performance Management and Development System (EPMDS).
• Provide mentorship and training to enhance clinical skills and patient-centered care.
• Address staff concerns and foster a collaborative team environment.

Operational Support

• Assist the Hospital Manager in scheduling procedures, managing theatre lists, and optimising patient flow.
• Ensure availability of clinical supplies and equipment, maintaining cost-effective resource utilization.
• Support compliance with health and safety regulations, including infection control measures.
• Act as the primary point of contact in the Hospital Manager’s absence, ensuring operational continuity.

Administrative Duties

• Contribute to budgeting and cost control for clinical operations.
• Assist in quality assurance processes, including accreditation with the Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa (COHSASA).
• Prepare reports on patient outcomes, staff performance, and operational metrics.
• Uphold Batho Pele principles, advocating for patient rights and satisfaction.

• Valid registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse.
  
• Minimum 8 years as a Registered Nurse, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role, preferably in a surgical or day hospital.
• Qualifications in perioperative nursing, critical care, and nursing management advantageous.
• Conflict handling & performance management skills.
• Strong clinical expertise, leadership, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.

If your personal purpose is aligned to our purpose and your values fit in with our value system, please apply. We encourage Diversity of Thought, and we welcome people to build and add to our culture.

All applications can be submitted on: https://intercare-employee.simplify.hr/Team

If you are not contacted within 3 - 4 weeks please regard your application as unsuccessful.