Anaesthetic Enrolled Nurse

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.

• 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.

Education

• Enrolled Nursing Certificate.
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse.

Experience

• Minimum 1–2 years' anaesthetic theatre experience preferred.
• 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.

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, please apply by emailing your updated CV to ***email_hidden*** 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.