Registered Nurse - Theatre

Our client, a well-established healthcare facility based in Mthatha, is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse – Theatre to provide specialised perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures.

This is a hands-on clinical role requiring strong theatre nursing experience, sound clinical judgement and meticulous attention to patient safety, infection control and theatre protocols. The successful candidate will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider multidisciplinary theatre team throughout the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative stages of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and assess patients for scheduled surgical procedures.
• Verify patient identity, surgical procedure, medical history and relevant clinical information.
• Ensure informed consent requirements are appropriately addressed.
• Prepare the theatre and ensure surgical instruments, equipment and supplies are available and appropriately arranged.
• Provide direct nursing support to the surgical team throughout procedures.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and physiological status and respond appropriately to changes.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and infection prevention and control standards.
• Handle surgical instruments, equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.
• Support patients during recovery in the Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
• Monitor patients for postoperative complications and provide appropriate clinical intervention.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient and clinical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and other theatre personnel.
• Supervise and support Enrolled Nurses and Healthcare Assistants where required.
• Ensure theatre equipment and surgical instruments are functional and appropriately maintained.
• Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance requirements and stock shortages promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of supplies and equipment used during procedures for billing purposes.
• Participate in clinical audits, training and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, hospital policies and SANC guidelines.
• Keep abreast of developments in theatre nursing, surgical techniques, equipment and clinical best practice.

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant nursing qualification, such as a Diploma in Nursing, B Cur Degree or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an operating theatre environment.
• Experience within private healthcare will be advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of healthcare regulations, patient care standards and theatre protocols.
• Knowledge of Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) will be advantageous.
• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making ability.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage the physical and mental demands of a busy theatre environment.
• Commitment to patient-centred care, safety and professional standards.

Above all, we are looking for a clinically competent and dependable theatre nurse who takes pride in delivering safe, efficient and patient-centred perioperative care, while working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team.

Apply by sending your comprehensive CV to ***email_hidden*** using reference RN_THEATRE_MTH.