Registered Nurse (CSSD/Theatre Recovery Experienced) – Eden Gardens Private Hospital View All Careers
Description
A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse in CSSD/Theatre, reporting to the Theatre Unit Manager. The purpose of this role is to assist the Theatre Unit Manager in managing the different processes in the CSSD department, ensuring that all operational requirements within the department are met.
Critical Outputs
• Ensure correct packing and sterilization of instrument sets and linen packs for theatre and doctors’ rooms in accordance with the Hospital’s infection control standards by CSSD staff.
• Manage CSSD so that it meets the requirements to comply with relevant legislation and Company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Arranging and conducting in-service training and training programs.
• Assist Theatre Unit Manager to manage CSSD staff to ensure adequate and cost-effective staffing promoting co operative working relationships and performance management.
• Assist Theatre Unit Manager to manage the department’s budget, including control and maintenance of equipment and stock.
• Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene standards of the Department to ensure adherence to infection control and SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Ensuring staff adhere to and make use of protective clothing provided.
• Effectively market the Unit to the Doctors to promote satisfactory working relationships.
• Ordering of internal and external stock from Pharmacy.
• Gather relevant information to assist Theatre Manager in Capital Expenditure planning.
Requirements
• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification.
• Diploma in Operating Theatre Techniques essential
• A CSSD qualification would be advantageous
• 2-3 years relevant experience within the Nursing discipline/CSSD/Theatre
• Previous experience in a supervisory role will be an advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialised field of operating theatre
• Computer proficiency.
Competencies
- Collaboration/ Relationship Building
- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Influencing
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Ethical behaviour
- Technical and professional knowledge
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Builds effective teams
- Decision making
Departments
- Nursing