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As the leading medical recruitment agency in South Africa, our client has an exciting opportunity for a Professional Nurse Cardiothoracic Theatre Scrub to be based in George.
 
The client
Our client is a modern, private healthcare facility offering specialist surgical services supported by advanced technology and a multidisciplinary clinical team. The hospital is committed to delivering high-quality patient-centred care and fostering a professional and supportive working environment.
 
The opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to join a specialist cardiothoracic theatre team, delivering safe and comprehensive nursing care in accordance with professional scope of practice. The successful candidate will work in a high-acuity operating theatre environment, supporting complex cardiothoracic procedures and contributing to exceptional patient outcomes.
 
Responsibilities:

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Identify, prevent and manage clinical risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a supportive and professional environment
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records
• Contribute to a learning environment that builds staff competence and clinical excellence
• Ensure all utilised stock and equipment are accurately recorded and charged

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in General Nursing
• Postgraduate experience in an Operating Theatre with cardiothoracic exposure
• Midwifery qualification and postgraduate Operating Theatre qualification advantageous
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control, pharmacology and nursing processes
• Strong patient assessment and clinical documentation skills
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of relevant nursing legislation and risk identification
• Basic Life Support training, with ACLS, ATLS or PALS advantageous

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a specialist cardiothoracic theatre environment
• Access to state-of-the-art theatre technology and facilities
• Supportive multidisciplinary team culture
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Location: George
 
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If this vacancy is closed or you have any questions please contact apply@medipath.co.za
 
Please be advised that you will be contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment within 14 days should we wish to proceed with your application.  Similarly, if you are not contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment, please accept your application as unsuccessful.  Your CV will automatically be added to our database and we could be contacting you should a suitable position arise.

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