PROFESSIONAL NURSE (SPECIALTY) (THEATRE)

POST 26/146 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE (SPECIALTY) (THEATRE) REF NO: NMH/THRT/2026 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : Grade 1: R495 423 – R581 931 per annum, Plus Rural Allowance 8% Benefits: 13th Cheque, medical aid (optional), Housing Allowance (Employees must
meet the prescribed requirements)
Grade 2: R607 350 – R752 913 per annum, Plus Rural Allowance 8% Benefits:
13th Cheque, Housing Allowance (Employees must meet the prescribed
requirements), medical aid (optional).
CENTRE : Niemeyer Memorial Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Experience: A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC
in General Nursing. Plus one year Post basic qualification in Operating Theatre
Nursing. Grade 2: Experience: A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse
with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in a speciality after
obtaining one year post basic qualification in the relevant speciality. Senior
Certificate or equivalent qualification. Degree/ Diploma in General Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional
Nurse. One (1) year post basic qualification in Theatre. Current registration with
South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse (2026 SANC receipt) a minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after
registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Knowledge,
Skills, Experience and Competencies Required: Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to make independent decision.
An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector. Ability to prioritize issues and other work related matters and to comply with time frames.
High level of accuracy. Depth knowledge of Acts, procedures, prescripts and legislation.
DUTIES : Render an optimal holistic specialized nursing care to patients as member of the Multidisciplinary team. Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses.
To execute Professional Nursing Duties and functions with proficiency in support of the aims and strategic objectives of the institution and to perform
duties within the prescripts of all applicable legislation. To assist the
Operational Manager in charge of the Theatre with the overall management and the necessary support for the effective functioning of the Theatre. Develop
competencies in scrub, circulating, recovery room and set room duties. Ensure safe environment to achieve desired outcome of surgical interventions. Work
collaboratively with Surgeons and Anesthetists to meet patient needs during theatre procedures and ensure responsibility for patient care. Ensure safe
environment for patients by assisting junior nursing staff members through teaching and supervising. Plan, provide and supervise nursing activities in the
different allocated specialty. Ensure fiscal control of materials, supplies and equipment. Provision of efficient floor nurses duties. Manage/ co-ordinate the
smooth functioning of the instrument room.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs GN Nkosi Tel No: (034) 331 3011
NOTE : NB: Equity Target: Male African.